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#977 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 49% in state
Sejong Academy Lower School
Elementary School · Sejong Academy of Minnesota · Saint Paul, MN
A Sejong Academy of Minnesota charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1885 UNIVERSITY AVE. W, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sejong Academy Lower School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sejong Academy Lower School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- 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
$75,038
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education Four SeasonsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Four Seasons ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Children's Center Montessori Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Hamline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 294 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sejong Academy of Minnesota
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,321NCES 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.
Sejong Academy Lower School is listed in Sejong Academy of Minnesota; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sejong Academy Lower School
Sejong Academy Lower School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Sejong Academy of Minnesota, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #977 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sejong Academy Lower School
What grades does Sejong Academy Lower School serve?
Sejong Academy Lower School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sejong Academy Lower School?
Sejong Academy Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Lower School 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 Sejong Academy Lower School rank in MN?
Sejong Academy Lower School ranks #977 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sejong Academy Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sejong Academy Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Sejong Academy Lower School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sejong Academy Lower School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Sejong Academy Lower School a charter school?
Yes, Sejong Academy Lower School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sejong Academy Lower School a Title I school?
No, Sejong Academy Lower School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sejong Academy Lower School?
80.9% of students at Sejong Academy Lower 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (651) 301-8722
- Area population (ZIP 55104)
- 45,777
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 55104; 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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