Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chester Creek Academy 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chester Creek Academy's student population of 31 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Chester Creek Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Creek Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
58%
60%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Creek Academy's ranking?
Chester Creek Academy is ranked #1563 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Creek Academy?
The graduation rate of Chester Creek Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Chester Creek Academy?
31 students attend Chester Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Chester Creek Academy students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester Creek Academy?
Chester Creek Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester Creek Academy offer ?
Chester Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Creek Academy part of?
Chester Creek Academy is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Chester Creek Academy located?
Chester Creek Academy is located in the Chester Park neighborhood of Duluth, MN.
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