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#475 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 24% in state

Math and Science Academy

High School · Math and Science Academy · Woodbury, MN

A charter high school in Woodbury, MN where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8430 WOODBURY CROSSING, Woodbury, MN 55125

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 83% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation13.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$9,172
Chronic Absenteeism3.6%

Students at Math and Science Academy score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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

8.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Math and Science Academy 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,281/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodbury), 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

$118,129

Median home value

$396,600

Median rent

$1,805/mo

College educated

58.6%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sowashco Online 9-12Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.3 mi41Compare →
Woodbury High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–121.3 mi1,948Compare →
East Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.9 mi2,042Compare →
Falcon View Connections High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–122.0 mi304Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Math and Science Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,172NCES 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.

Math and Science Academy is listed in MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Math and Science Academy

Math and Science Academy is a public high school in Woodbury, MN, part of Math and Science Academy, serving approximately 663 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Math and Science Academy

What grades does Math and Science Academy serve?

Math and Science Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Math and Science Academy?

Math and Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Math and Science Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Math and Science Academy is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Math and Science Academy rank in MN?

Math and Science Academy ranks #475 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Math and Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Math and Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Math and Science Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Math and Science Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Math and Science Academy a charter school?

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

Is Math and Science Academy a Title I school?

No, Math and Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Math and Science Academy?

8.4% of students at Math and Science Academy 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 55125)
44,929
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
38.8
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 55125; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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