Obama Service Learning Elementary

Obama Service Learning Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 135 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, which is ranked 346 out of 448 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Obama Service Learning Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Minnesota, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that are significantly lower than state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 4.35% of students were proficient in Math, compared to 45.49% statewide and 25.61% in the district. The school's performance on assessments has been consistently poor, with proficiency rates below 15% in both Math and Reading across all grade levels. Additionally, the school's student subgroups, including female, male, African American, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, all perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In contrast, the nearby schools, such as Benjamin E Mays Magnet, Jj Hill Montessori, and Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo, generally outperform Obama Service Learning Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on assessments. Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo, in particular, is a high-performing school, ranking in the top 12% of Minnesota elementary schools and achieving proficiency rates well above the state and district averages. The nearby charter schools, St. Paul School of Northern Lights and College Preparatory Elementary, also outperform Obama Service Learning Elementary, though their performance is still below the state and district averages.