Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bruce F Vento Learning Center 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
73%
12%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Bruce F Vento Learning Center?
48 students attend Bruce F Vento Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bruce F Vento Learning Center students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce F Vento Learning Center?
Bruce F Vento Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bruce F Vento Learning Center offer ?
Bruce F Vento Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bruce F Vento Learning Center part of?
Bruce F Vento Learning Center is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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