Below Average
#1679 of 1,992 schools in MN
North Star Academy
Elementary School · Duluth Public Schools Academy · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public Schools Academy charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3301 TECHNOLOGY DR, Duluth, MN 55811
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Star Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Star 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$77,877
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Lowell Elementary Spanish ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Raleigh Primary/el AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | Not available | 172 | 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.
Duluth Public Schools Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,838NCES 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.
North Star Academy is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star Academy
North Star Academy is a public elementary school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public Schools Academy, serving approximately 590 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,679 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star Academy
What grades does North Star Academy serve?
North Star Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Star Academy rank in MN?
North Star Academy ranks #1,679 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is North Star Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 North Star Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Star Academy a charter school?
Yes, North Star Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Star Academy a Title I school?
No, North Star Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Star Academy?
54.2% of students at North 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
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (218) 728-9556
- Area population (ZIP 55811)
- 27,907
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 55811; 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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