Very Good
#451 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 23% in state
Mmsa Elementary School
Elementary School · Minnesota Math and Science Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A Minnesota Math and Science Academy charter elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
169 JENKS AVENUE, Saint Paul, MN 55117
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mmsa Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mmsa Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$71,784
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce F Vento ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Saint Paul Music AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Community of Peace Academy ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Paul & Sheila Wellstone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 497 | Compare → |
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.
Minnesota Math and Science Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,697NCES 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.
Mmsa Elementary School is listed in Minnesota Math and Science Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mmsa Elementary School
Mmsa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Minnesota Math and Science Academy, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mmsa Elementary School
What grades does Mmsa Elementary School serve?
Mmsa Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mmsa Elementary School?
Mmsa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mmsa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mmsa Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mmsa Elementary School rank in MN?
Mmsa Elementary School ranks #451 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mmsa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mmsa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mmsa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mmsa Elementary School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Mmsa Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Mmsa Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mmsa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mmsa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mmsa Elementary School?
98.1% of students at Mmsa Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (651) 246-0845
- Area population (ZIP 55117)
- 44,095
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 55117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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