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#1844 of 1,992 schools in MN

Based on limited data

Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Elementary School · Step Academy · Burnsville, MN

A charter elementary school in Burnsville, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

CharterEstimated ScoreLimited data profile

14450 BURNHAVEN DR, Burnsville, MN 55306

  • 120:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Burnsville.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.2Average55%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 11 schools in Burnsville
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement45%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio120:1
District spending per student$14,145
Chronic Absenteeism7.5%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,101/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burnsville), 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

$98,012

Median home value

$366,300

Median rent

$1,610/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.7 mi136Compare →
Southview ChristianPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–91.1 mi42Compare →
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/techEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.5 mi765Compare →
Step Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–5Not available229Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Step Academy

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,145NCES 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.

Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is listed in STEP Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is a public elementary school in Burnsville, MN, part of Step Academy, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 120:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,844 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville

What grades does Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville serve?

Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?

Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?

The student-teacher ratio at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is 120:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville rank in MN?

Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville ranks #1,844 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville's MySchoolScout rating?

Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville a charter school?

Yes, Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville a Title I school?

No, Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?

37.1% of students at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville 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 – 5th
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
120:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.5%
Area population (ZIP 55306)
16,191
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
37.1
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 55306; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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