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Star of the North Academy Charter S

Elementary School · Star of the North Academy Charter S · East Bethel, MN

A charter elementary school in East Bethel, MN where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1562 VIKING BLVD, East Bethel, MN 55011

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-4.96 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$14,898
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Star of the North Academy Charter S score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

89.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Star of the North Academy Charter S 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low142/100K

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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

$126,957

Median home value

$380,000

Median rent

$1,932/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

94.8%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–52.5 mi663Compare →
East Bethel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–52.6 mi478Compare →
Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–53.7 mi653Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Star of the North Academy Charter S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,898NCES 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.

Star of the North Academy Charter S is listed in Star of the North Academy Charter S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Star of the North Academy Charter S

Star of the North Academy Charter S is a public elementary school in East Bethel, MN, part of Star of the North Academy Charter S, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,860 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Star of the North Academy Charter S

What grades does Star of the North Academy Charter S serve?

Star of the North Academy Charter S serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Star of the North Academy Charter S?

Star of the North Academy Charter S has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Star of the North Academy Charter S?

The student-teacher ratio at Star of the North Academy Charter S is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Star of the North Academy Charter S rank in MN?

Star of the North Academy Charter S ranks #1,860 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Star of the North Academy Charter S's MySchoolScout rating?

Star of the North Academy Charter S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Star of the North Academy Charter S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Star of the North Academy Charter S has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Star of the North Academy Charter S a charter school?

Yes, Star of the North Academy Charter S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Star of the North Academy Charter S a Title I school?

No, Star of the North Academy Charter S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Star of the North Academy Charter S?

89.4% of students at Star of the North Academy Charter S 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
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Anoka County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 55011)
11,025
Area average commute
37 min
Area median age
40.4
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 55011; 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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