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Midway Star Academy
Elementary School · Midway Star Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1091 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH, Saint Paul, MN 55108
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midway Star Academy score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Midway Star Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 75Very 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
$84,583
Median home value
$365,400
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
71.4%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Midway Star Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES 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.
Midway Star Academy is listed in Midway Star Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midway Star Academy
Midway Star Academy is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Midway Star Academy, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,255 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midway Star Academy
What grades does Midway Star Academy serve?
Midway Star Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Midway Star Academy?
Midway Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Star Academy is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midway Star Academy rank in MN?
Midway Star Academy ranks #1,255 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Midway Star Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Midway Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Midway Star Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway Star Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Midway Star Academy a charter school?
Yes, Midway Star Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Midway Star Academy a Title I school?
No, Midway Star Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midway Star Academy?
98.8% of students at Midway Star 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (651) 642-0667
- Area population (ZIP 55108)
- 15,339
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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 55108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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