The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in English language arts. The lowest is 7% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy is a small charter district in Stearns County serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Because it does not include high school grades, there are no graduation rate data to report. The district operates two schools, one elementary and one middle, both sharing the math and science focus in their names.
The student population is almost entirely Black, with only a handful of White and multiracial students. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available in the records reviewed. A family interested in this school may want to ask the district directly about those supports.
State test results in math, reading, and science are available for grades three through eight. Across all tested subjects and grades, the district’s overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quarter among Stearns County’s districts. In math, proficiency rates are low at every grade level, and they drop sharply in the upper grades; by eighth grade, only a very small share of students meet the state standard. Science results follow a similar pattern, with eighth graders as a group not reaching proficiency. Reading scores are somewhat higher, particularly in seventh grade, but still remain below what is typical for the county. A parent may want to look into how the school supports academic growth, especially in middle school math and science.
Chronic absenteeism is less common here than in many other districts in the county, sitting on the better side of the midpoint. That is an encouraging sign for day-to-day attendance and continuity of learning. Per-pupil spending is in the upper range among Stearns County districts, which is not uncommon for small charter schools that must cover administrative and facility costs without the economies of scale of a larger district.
No major district changes or initiatives have been publicly reported in recent years. The available information is limited to basic profile details. That might reflect the quiet, steady operation of a small K-8 charter rather than any significant shift.
For a family in Stearns County weighing options, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy offers a small-scale environment focused on the elementary and middle years. The enrollment is almost entirely Black, which may appeal to families seeking a school where their child is part of a majority group. The chief concern visible in the data is academic performance, which lags behind most other districts in the county. A parent would want to talk to current families, visit the schools, and ask about curriculum and intervention strategies, especially in the upper grades, before making a decision.
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