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#1791 of 1,992 schools in MN
Scitech Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Scitech Academy Charter School · Richfield, MN
A charter elementary school in Richfield, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 WEST 66TH STREET, Richfield, MN 55423
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scitech Academy Charter School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 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 Scitech Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richfield), 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
$84,102
Median home value
$320,300
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership Academy Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Blessed Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Windom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Kenny ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scitech Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,485NCES 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.
Scitech Academy Charter School is listed in SciTech Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scitech Academy Charter School
Scitech Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Richfield, MN, part of Scitech Academy Charter School, serving approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,791 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scitech Academy Charter School
What grades does Scitech Academy Charter School serve?
Scitech Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Scitech Academy Charter School?
Scitech Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scitech Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scitech Academy Charter School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scitech Academy Charter School rank in MN?
Scitech Academy Charter School ranks #1,791 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Scitech Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scitech Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Scitech Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scitech Academy Charter School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Scitech Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Scitech Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Scitech Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Scitech Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scitech Academy Charter School?
100.0% of students at Scitech Academy Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (612) 800-2036
- Area population (ZIP 55423)
- 36,779
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 55423; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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