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#1768 of 1,992 schools in MN
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
School · Minnewaska School District · Starbuck, MN
A school in Starbuck, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 JOHN ST, Starbuck, MN 56381
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minnewaska Area Win Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Minnewaska Area Win Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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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
$78,348
Median home value
$226,000
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Minnewaska School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minnewaska Area Win Academy is listed in MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minnewaska Area Win Academy
Minnewaska Area Win Academy is a public school in Starbuck, MN, part of Minnewaska School District, serving approximately 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,768 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnewaska Area Win Academy
What grades does Minnewaska Area Win Academy serve?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Win Academy is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minnewaska Area Win Academy rank in MN?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy ranks #1,768 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Minnewaska Area Win Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnewaska Area Win Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Minnewaska Area Win Academy a charter school?
No, Minnewaska Area Win Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minnewaska Area Win Academy a Title I school?
No, Minnewaska Area Win Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
70.7% of students at Minnewaska Area Win 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.8%
- Phone
- (320) 239-2257
- Area population (ZIP 56381)
- 2,371
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 56381; 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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