Elementary Schools in STEP Academy

The STEP Academy district in Minnesota operates two elementary schools: STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville and STEP Academy Elementary. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade, but their academic performance is concerning, with significantly lower test scores compared to the state averages.

Neither school stands out as a high performer, as both rank in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools. The schools struggle with low proficiency rates in Math and Reading, with the highest 5th-grade Math proficiency rate being just 12% at STEP Academy Elementary. Reading scores are slightly better but still lag behind the state, with the highest 5th-grade Reading proficiency rate of 41.94% at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville. These low test scores suggest systemic challenges that need to be addressed.

Factors such as high free/reduced lunch rates, especially 60.7% at STEP Academy Elementary, indicate that these schools serve a population of students from low-income families. Additionally, the extremely high student-teacher ratio of 96:1 at STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville suggests potential staffing challenges that could impact the quality of instruction and student support. Significant improvements are needed in areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, student support, and resource allocation to help these schools better serve their students and communities.