Below Average
#1792 of 1,992 schools in MN
Gentry Academy Middle
Middle School · Gentry Academy Charter School · Vadnais Heights, MN
A charter middle school in Vadnais Heights, MN where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1420 COUNTY ROAD E EAST, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gentry Academy Middle score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$97,211
Median home value
$347,100
Median rent
$1,494/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Fairview Adolescent Education ProgrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Prairiecare MaplewoodEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Park Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gentry Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,545NCES 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.
Gentry Academy Middle is listed in Gentry Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gentry Academy Middle
Gentry Academy Middle is a public middle school in Vadnais Heights, MN, part of Gentry Academy Charter School, serving approximately 192 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,792 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gentry Academy Middle
What grades does Gentry Academy Middle serve?
Gentry Academy Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Gentry Academy Middle?
Gentry Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry Academy Middle is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gentry Academy Middle rank in MN?
Gentry Academy Middle ranks #1,792 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Gentry Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gentry Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Gentry Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gentry Academy Middle has 47% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Gentry Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Gentry Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gentry Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Gentry Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gentry Academy Middle?
10.4% of students at Gentry 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
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (651) 604-8300
- Area population (ZIP 55110)
- 37,272
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 44
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 55110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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