Serving 375 students in grades 5-8, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Campus Size
59
School Rankings
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School is 0.46, which is less 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
#49 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School's ranking?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School is ranked #49 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School often compared to?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School?
375 students attend St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School offer ?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School part of?
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School is part of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District.
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