Very Good
#369 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 19% in state
Marine Area Community School
Elementary School · Marine Area Community School · Stillwater, MN
A charter elementary school in Stillwater, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
450 MAIN ST STE 220, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marine Area Community School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marine Area Community School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated959/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stillwater), 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
$117,538
Median home value
$459,500
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Croix Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Stonebridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Houlton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| A/o ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.2 mi | 9 | 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.
Marine Area Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,091NCES 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.
Marine Area Community School is listed in Marine Area Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marine Area Community School
Marine Area Community School is a public elementary school in Stillwater, MN, part of Marine Area Community School, serving approximately 126 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marine Area Community School
What grades does Marine Area Community School serve?
Marine Area Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Marine Area Community School?
Marine Area Community School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine Area Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine Area Community School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marine Area Community School rank in MN?
Marine Area Community School ranks #369 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Marine Area Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marine Area Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Marine Area Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marine Area Community School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Marine Area Community School a charter school?
Yes, Marine Area Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Marine Area Community School a Title I school?
No, Marine Area Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marine Area Community School?
17.5% of students at Marine Area Community School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (651) 409-3122
- Area population (ZIP 55082)
- 36,414
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 55082; 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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