Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-4, St. Croix Preparatory Lower ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Croix Preparatory Lower ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
St. Croix Preparatory Lower's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Croix Preparatory Lower ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Croix Preparatory Lower is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1860 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
5%
12%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Croix Preparatory Lower's ranking?
St. Croix Preparatory Lower is ranked #3 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Croix Preparatory Lower often compared to?
St. Croix Preparatory Loweris often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Croix Preparatory Lower?
449 students attend St. Croix Preparatory Lower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of St. Croix Preparatory Lower students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Croix Preparatory Lower?
St. Croix Preparatory Lower has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Croix Preparatory Lower offer ?
St. Croix Preparatory Lower offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is St. Croix Preparatory Lower part of?
St. Croix Preparatory Lower is part of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District.
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