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Community of Peace Academy Middle
Middle School · Community of Peace Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter middle school in Saint Paul, MN serving grades 5th – 8th.
471 MAGNOLIA AVE E, Saint Paul, MN 55130
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community of Peace Academy Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community of Peace Academy Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,281
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnsworth Aerospace UpperEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Saint Paul Online Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Hope Community Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Prodeo Academy St. Paul MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 5–6 | 1.3 mi | 90 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Community of Peace Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Community of Peace Academy Middle is listed in COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community of Peace Academy Middle
Community of Peace Academy Middle is a public middle school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Community of Peace Academy, serving approximately 291 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,959 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community of Peace Academy Middle
What grades does Community of Peace Academy Middle serve?
Community of Peace Academy Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Community of Peace Academy Middle?
Community of Peace Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community of Peace Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Community of Peace Academy Middle is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community of Peace Academy Middle rank in MN?
Community of Peace Academy Middle ranks #1,959 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Community of Peace Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Community of Peace Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Community of Peace Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community of Peace Academy Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Community of Peace Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Community of Peace Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Community of Peace Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Community of Peace Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community of Peace Academy Middle?
86.9% of students at Community of Peace Academy Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (651) 280-4601
- Area population (ZIP 55130)
- 18,634
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 55130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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