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Charter middle school · Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter rates 8.4, right at the middle of Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter's middle schools, whose rated median is 8.4.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.4this school

8.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter median is 8.4.

#131 of 2,005 schools in Minnesota · Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter: 1 middle schools rated, median 8.4

The brief

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

Students at Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

It ranks 131 of 2,005 schools in Minnesota and 1 of 1 in Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter.

Math35%7 points below the Minnesota average of 42%Grades 5–8 · 113 students tested · 2025 MCA
Reading77%26 points above the Minnesota average of 51%Grades 5–8 · 116 students tested · 2025 MCA
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.2025 MCA; 44 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.9
40% of the rating
Academics
7.9
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 MCA · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 MCA · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$108,200
Median home value
$453,300
Median rent
$1,240/mo
College educated
78%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
87
Very Walkable
Bike Score
80
Very Bikeable
County reported crime
3,038/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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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Questions families ask

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 #131 of 2,005 schools in MN.

What is Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
113
Student-teacher ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$21,112
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 55105)
27,470
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
34.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.