Summary:
The 55130 zip code area of Saint Paul, Minnesota is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including a mix of public district schools, public charter schools, and an alternative school. Overall, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and stark disparities compared to state averages.
The standout schools in the area include HOPE Community Academy Elementary, which has an overwhelming majority of Asian students but some of the lowest test scores, and Community of Peace Academy Middle, which has relatively strong reading proficiency but low math scores. City Academy, a public charter high school, has a low 4-year graduation rate but a 0% dropout rate, indicating that students who enroll are able to persist through graduation, even if it takes longer than 4 years.
Across the schools, there are consistently high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.67% to 92.5%, indicating widespread economic disadvantage in the community. The student-teacher ratios also vary widely, from 8.4 at HOPE Community Academy Elementary to 29.9 at Community of Peace Academy Middle. Addressing the systemic challenges facing these schools and their students will require a multifaceted approach targeting factors like resource allocation, teaching quality, and community support.
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