Very Good
#242 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 12% in state
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
Middle School · St. Croix Preparatory Academy · Stillwater, MN
A St. Croix Preparatory Academy charter middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4260 STAGECOACH TR N, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (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
12.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St. Croix Prep Academy Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated959/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stillwater), 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
$117,538
Median home value
$459,500
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55082; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Dist. Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Stillwater Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 925 | Compare → |
| Hudson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 1,150 | Compare → |
| Oak-land Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 935 | 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.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES 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.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is listed in ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is a public middle school in Stillwater, MN, part of St. Croix Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 375 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
What grades does St. Croix Prep Academy Middle serve?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Croix Prep Academy Middle rank in MN?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle ranks #242 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Croix Prep Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Croix Prep Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Croix Prep Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
12.8% of students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (651) 395-5950
- Area population (ZIP 55082)
- 36,414
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 55082; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.