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#328 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 16% in state

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Middle School · Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter · Saint Paul, MN

A charter middle school in Saint Paul, MN serving grades 5th – 8th.

Charter

1550 SUMMIT AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55105

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$21,112

Students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 87Very Walkable
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable
  • 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

$108,200

Median home value

$453,300

Median rent

$1,240/mo

College educated

78%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,112NCES 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.

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is listed in LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is a public middle school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter, serving approximately 113 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Laura Jeffrey Academy (LJA) is a tuition-free public charter middle school located in St. Paul, MN, serving students in grades 5-8 1. The school describes itself as inclusive and STEM-focused, utilizing an interdisciplinary teaching model that emphasizes cooperative learning and hands-on projects 1. LJA operates under an educator-led leadership model, overseen by a team of teachers and staff rather than a single principal 1. The institution identifies as LGBTQ-friendly and supports cultural diversity 1. Extracurricular offerings include sports teams, running teams, and an after-school care program 1. The school is named after Laura Jeffrey (1915–2003), a Macalester College honors graduate and one of the first African-American librarians in the St. Paul library system, who later served as head librarian 1. The source notes that the Mac-Groveland neighborhood, where the school is situated, is ranked number one in the state as one of the best places to live 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.laurajeffreyacademy.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

What grades does Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter serve?

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter?

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter rank in MN?

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter ranks #328 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter a charter school?

Yes, Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter a Title I school?

No, Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter?

29.2% of students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter 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
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Phone
(651) 414-6000
Area population (ZIP 55105)
27,470
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
34.6

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 55105; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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