Marine Area Community School

Marine Area Community School is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Marine Area community, with an enrollment of 126 students. While the school maintains a small student-teacher ratio of 9.5, its academic performance on state assessments has been mixed, with proficiency rates in Math and Reading generally below the Minnesota state averages.

According to the data, Marine Area Community School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, ranging from 566th out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 661st out of 881 in 2023-2024. The school's overall district ranking is 297th out of 446 in Minnesota, with a 2 out of 5-star rating. In terms of academic performance, the school's Math proficiency rates have ranged from 31.25% to 38% in recent years, compared to the state average of around 45%. Similarly, the school's Reading proficiency rates have been between 38.78% and 46%, below the state's average of approximately 50%.

One notable factor about Marine Area Community School is its relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 17.46%, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the state. This small school size and unique charter school status may provide both advantages and challenges in terms of educational approaches and resource allocation. Overall, the data indicates that while Marine Area Community School offers a personalized learning environment, it faces some academic performance challenges that may require further investigation and improvement efforts.