For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 847 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 22% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
847 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Step Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#382 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
99%
12%
% White
1%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,777 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,250 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,777
$17,742
Spending / Student
$9,250
$18,463
Best Step Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Step Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #22.
Step Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 6-9 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
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
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 847 students.
What is the rank of Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District is ranked #388 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Step Academy School District?
Step Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, 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 $9,250 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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