Summary:
Urban Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With 441 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.2, the school faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its declining statewide ranking and low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Urban Academy's student population is characterized by a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-need student demographic. Academically, the school lags behind the state average in math proficiency across all grade levels, with the largest gaps in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades. While reading proficiency is relatively stronger, the school still falls behind the state average in most grades. Science proficiency is also an area of concern, with Urban Academy scoring significantly below the state average in both 5th and 8th grades.
The data suggests that Urban Academy requires additional support and resources to help its students succeed. The high-need student population and declining academic performance compared to other elementary schools in Urban Academy highlight the need for targeted interventions and improvements in curriculum, instruction, and student support.
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