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#1213 of 1,992 schools in MN
Chester Creek Academy
School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
714 1/2 W COLLEGE ST, Duluth, MN 55802
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chester Creek Academy score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chester Creek Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,850
Median home value
$479,700
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
34.3%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| The Marshall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Arrowhead AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Special Ed. N.p.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #14 of 22
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester Creek Academy is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Creek Academy
Chester Creek Academy is a public school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Creek Academy
What grades does Chester Creek Academy serve?
Chester Creek Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Chester Creek Academy?
Chester Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Creek Academy is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Creek Academy rank in MN?
Chester Creek Academy ranks #1,213 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Chester Creek Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chester Creek Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester Creek Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chester Creek Academy a charter school?
No, Chester Creek Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester Creek Academy a Title I school?
No, Chester Creek Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester Creek Academy?
90.6% of students at Chester Creek Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (218) 216-8325
- Area population (ZIP 55802)
- 2,560
- Area median age
- 54.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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