The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
7%
Black
(09-10)4%
10%
White
(09-10)95%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
16%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cygnus Academy 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
How many students attend Cygnus Academy?
98 students attend Cygnus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cygnus Academy students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cygnus Academy offer ?
Cygnus Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cygnus Academy part of?
Cygnus Academy is part of Cygnus Academy School District.
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