The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Star of the North Academy Charter S
Star of the North Academy Charter School is a single-district charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Anoka County. It is a small school, with an enrollment that fits that grade band. The student body is diverse: the largest share of students is Black, followed by White and then Asian students, with a very small number of students identifying as two or more races. No Hispanic or Native American students were reported in the enrollment data, and information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available. Because the school’s grade range ends at eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report.
State assessment results show a varied academic picture. In English language arts, proficiency rates rise meaningfully across the grade levels: the elementary grades see a minority of students meeting the bar, while by seventh and eighth grade, close to half of students are proficient. Math performance is lower across the board, with especially weak results in the upper elementary and middle school grades. Science results, available for fifth and eighth graders, are very low. Overall, taking all tested subjects and grade levels together, the school’s proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile among Anoka County’s districts. A family considering the school may want to look into what support is available for math and science instruction and how the school addresses the drop in math proficiency that appears in the later grades.
On the positive side, the school has a very low chronic absenteeism rate, placing it in the top quartile among its county peers. That suggests students are consistently in class, a strong foundation for learning. Per-pupil current spending is around the middle of the range for Anoka County, slightly below the median. No data on staffing ratios, course access, or discipline were provided.
The district has some publicly reported developments. In 2022, Star of the North Academy was recognized as a “High Quality Charter School” by the Minnesota Department of Education, a designation that allows it to apply for additional funding to expand or replicate. In July 2023, it opened a second campus in Coon Rapids, giving the school two sites serving K-8 students in the area. That expansion may eventually allow more families in the community to access the school’s program.
No community context was available for this report, so the narrative cannot describe the local housing market, town characteristics, or the broader setting. A parent or resident would need to gather that information from other sources to understand the commute, neighborhood feel, and local amenities.
Star of the North Academy offers a small, diverse K-8 environment with a recent recognition for quality and a growing footprint. The academic results, particularly in math and science, are areas where the school has room to strengthen, and the attendance record stands out as a strength. Families who value a tight-knit charter option in Anoka County and are comfortable looking into the academic support structures would find this school worth a closer look.
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