Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
46%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School's ranking?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School is ranked #1624 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School often compared to?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Paul Music Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School?
555 students attend Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School offer ?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School part of?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School located?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School is located in the North of Maryland neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in North of Maryland.
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