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Saint Paul Music Academy

Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN

An elementary school in Saint Paul, MN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

27 GERANIUM AVE E, Saint Paul, MN 55117

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism35%

Students at Saint Paul Music Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Saint Paul Music Academy 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prodeo Academy St. Paul ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified7.12–40.4 mi123Compare →
Prodeo Academy St. Paul PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified8.5PK–10.4 mi108Compare →
Mmsa Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–50.5 mi207Compare →
Paul & Sheila Wellstone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.6 mi497Compare →

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.

Saint Paul Public Schools

Schools in district
102
Rank in district
#27 of 68
District spending per student
$21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saint Paul Music Academy is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saint Paul Music Academy

Saint Paul Music Academy is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint Paul Music Academy

What grades does Saint Paul Music Academy serve?

Saint Paul Music Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Saint Paul Music Academy?

Saint Paul Music Academy has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul Music Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul Music Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint Paul Music Academy rank in MN?

Saint Paul Music Academy ranks #1,174 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Saint Paul Music Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint Paul Music Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Paul Music Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Paul Music Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Saint Paul Music Academy a charter school?

No, Saint Paul Music Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saint Paul Music Academy a Title I school?

No, Saint Paul Music Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Paul Music Academy?

92.4% of students at Saint Paul Music 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
472
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.0%
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 multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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