Excellent
#43 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 2% in state
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Elementary School · Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ · Saint Cloud, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1025 18TH ST N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 22 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Low83/100K
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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
$66,789
Median home value
$197,900
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cloud Hospital Progs-residentialEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-resEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Success Academy Saint CloudCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–7 | 0.8 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| All Saints Academy-st Cloud CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 160 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,246NCES 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.
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is listed in Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is a public elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN, part of Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
What grades does Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ serve?
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ rank in MN?
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ ranks #43 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ's MySchoolScout rating?
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ a charter school?
Yes, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ a Title I school?
No, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
100.0% of students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (320) 774-2201
- Area population (ZIP 56303)
- 26,031
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 56303; 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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