Summary:
The Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy district contains a single middle school, St. Cloud Math & Science Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science well below the Minnesota benchmarks.
In the 2024-2025 school year, St. Cloud Math & Science Middle's overall math proficiency rate was just 15.46%, compared to the state average of 45.21%. The school's reading and science proficiency rates were also significantly lower than the state, at 35.71% and 18.18% respectively. This poor academic performance has resulted in the school being ranked 412 out of 519 Minnesota middle schools, placing it in the bottom quarter statewide.
Contributing factors to the school's struggles include a high percentage of students (96.47%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a student population from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 18.8 is slightly higher than the recommended range, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students. Overall, the data suggests that St. Cloud Math & Science Middle is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students and may require additional resources and support to improve student outcomes.
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