Excellent
#160 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 8% in state
Urban Academy
Elementary School · Urban Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1668 MONTREAL AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55116
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Urban Academy score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Urban Academy 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$83,156
Median home value
$405,900
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Ed HighlandEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Highland Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Lubavitch Cheder Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Highland Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 410 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Urban Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,193NCES 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.
Urban Academy is listed in Urban Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Urban Academy
Urban Academy is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Urban Academy, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urban Academy
What grades does Urban Academy serve?
Urban Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Urban Academy?
Urban Academy has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Urban Academy rank in MN?
Urban Academy ranks #160 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Urban Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Urban Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Urban Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Urban Academy a charter school?
Yes, Urban Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Urban Academy a Title I school?
No, Urban Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Academy?
100.0% of students at Urban Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (651) 215-9419
- Area population (ZIP 55116)
- 26,099
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 55116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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