Step Academy School District
School District · Saint Paul, Minnesota
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.7:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.7:1
Evaluating Step Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Step Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Step Academy Charter School
Saint Paul · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Step Academy Elementary
Saint Paul · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#360 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,145
$463 vs Minnesota median
District size
913 students
Typical than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Step Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Step Academy Charter School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Step Academy Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Step Academy
Step Academy is a Saint Paul, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 913 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27.7:1. The district invests $14,145 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Step Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Step Academy Charter School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Step Academy students show an average math proficiency of 30.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Step Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Step Academy with test data.
Schools in Step Academy
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Saint Paul
- Total Enrollment
- 913
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Step Academy?
Step Academy has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Step Academy?
The average composite rating for Step Academy is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Step Academy?
Step Academy spends $14,145 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Step Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Step Academy is 27.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Step Academy?
Step Academy Charter School is the highest-rated school in Step Academy with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Step Academy?
Across schools in Step Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Step Academy compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Step Academy has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.1%
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Compare Step Academy with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Minneapolis Public School District (98)
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- Rochester Public School District (49)
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- Mounds View Public School District (27)
- St. Cloud Public School District (27)
- Mankato Public School District (26)
- White Bear Lake School District (25)
- Bloomington Public School District (23)
- Eastern Carver County Public School (23)
- North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale (23)
- Wayzata Public School District (21)
- Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools (20)
- Lakeville Area Schools (20)
- Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist (18)
- Centennial Public School District (18)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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