Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paideia Academy Charter 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)4%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
9%
Black
(15-16)17%
10%
White
(15-16)67%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paideia Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Paideia Academy Charter School?
301 students attend Paideia Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Paideia Academy Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paideia Academy Charter School?
Paideia Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paideia Academy Charter School offer ?
Paideia Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paideia Academy Charter School part of?
Paideia Academy Charter School is part of Paideia Academy Charter School District.
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