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#1083 of 1,992 schools in MN
Mmsa Secondary School
High School · Minnesota Math and Science Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A Minnesota Math and Science Academy charter high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
169 JENKS AVE., Saint Paul, MN 55117
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mmsa Secondary School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 17% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
Based on 4 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mmsa Secondary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community of Peace Academy High SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| City AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Hope Community Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 9–11 | 1.2 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Leap High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Minnesota Math and Science Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Secondary School is listed in Minnesota Math and Science Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mmsa Secondary School
Mmsa Secondary School is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Minnesota Math and Science Academy, serving approximately 244 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mmsa Secondary School
What grades does Mmsa Secondary School serve?
Mmsa Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mmsa Secondary School?
Mmsa Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mmsa Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mmsa Secondary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mmsa Secondary School rank in MN?
Mmsa Secondary School ranks #1,083 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mmsa Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mmsa Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mmsa Secondary School has 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Mmsa Secondary School a charter school?
Yes, Mmsa Secondary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mmsa Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Mmsa Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mmsa Secondary School?
97.1% of students at Mmsa Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (651) 246-0845
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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