Below Average
#1789 of 1,992 schools in MN
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Elementary School · Stride Academy · Saint Cloud, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3241 OAKHAM LANE, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stride Academy K-8 Charter School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stride Academy K-8 Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low83/100K
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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
$69,725
Median home value
$262,500
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlos Academy of Saint CloudCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Discovery Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Holy Innocents SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Stride Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,618NCES 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.
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is listed in STRIDE Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is a public elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN, part of Stride Academy, serving approximately 588 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,789 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
What grades does Stride Academy K-8 Charter School serve?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stride Academy K-8 Charter School rank in MN?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School ranks #1,789 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Stride Academy K-8 Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stride Academy K-8 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 Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Stride Academy K-8 Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stride Academy K-8 Charter School a Title I school?
No, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
83.5% of students at Stride Academy K-8 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
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (320) 230-5340
- Area population (ZIP 56301)
- 34,883
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 56301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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