For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 913 students in Step Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Step Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
913 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Step Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
99%
12%
% White
n/a
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,582 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,070
$17,854
Spending / Student
$8,582
$18,580
Best Step Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Step Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 5th St E.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Step Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step Academy 6-12 - Burnsville
Charter School
14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 285-1920
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 285-1920
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Charter School
14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 913 students.
What is the rank of Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District is ranked #408 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Step Academy School District?
99% of Step Academy School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Step Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,582 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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