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The Journey School
Elementary School · The Journey School · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
775 LEXINGTON PARKWAY N, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Journey School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 10% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Journey School 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$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.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends School of MinnesotaPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Great River Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 1–6 | 0.6 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Metro Deaf SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Minnesota Connections Academy K-6Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 911 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
The Journey School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,419NCES 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.
The Journey School is listed in The Journey School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Journey School
The Journey School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of The Journey School, serving approximately 113 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,989 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Journey School
What grades does The Journey School serve?
The Journey School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend The Journey School?
The Journey School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Journey School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Journey School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Journey School rank in MN?
The Journey School ranks #1,989 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is The Journey School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Journey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 The Journey School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Journey School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is The Journey School a charter school?
Yes, The Journey School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Journey School a Title I school?
No, The Journey School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Journey School?
81.4% of students at The Journey 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (612) 389-1579
- Area population (ZIP 55104)
- 45,777
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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