Urban Academy School District
School District · Saint Paul, Minnesota
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,193
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,193
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Urban Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Urban Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Urban Academy
Saint Paul · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,193
+$1,585 vs Minnesota median
District size
441 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Urban Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Urban Academy
Urban Academy is a Saint Paul, Minnesota school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 441 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $16,193 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Urban Academy is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Urban Academy, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Urban Academy students show an average math proficiency of 23.6% and ELA proficiency of 28.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Urban Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Urban Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Saint Paul
- Total Enrollment
- 441
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Urban Academy?
Urban Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Urban Academy?
The average composite rating for Urban Academy is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Urban Academy?
Urban Academy spends $16,193 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Urban Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Urban Academy is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Urban Academy?
Urban Academy is the highest-rated school in Urban Academy with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Urban Academy?
Across schools in Urban Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.6%
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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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