Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marine Area Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marine Area Community School's student population of 207 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marine Area Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marine Area Community School is 0.19, 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
#632 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marine Area Community School's ranking?
Marine Area Community School is ranked #632 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Marine Area Community School?
207 students attend Marine Area Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Marine Area Community School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marine Area Community School?
Marine Area Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marine Area Community School offer ?
Marine Area Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Marine Area Community School part of?
Marine Area Community School is part of Marine Area Community School District.
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