Is St. Croix Prep Academy Middle a good school?

Yes! St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 5 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools.

How many students attend St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended St. Croix Prep Academy Middle.

What is the racial makeup of St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?

Students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle are 72% White, 13% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Summary:

St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is a public charter middle school in Stillwater, Minnesota, serving grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 375 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, delivering exceptional academic outcomes for its students.

St. Croix Prep Academy Middle stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state averages in Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 5th out of 545 Minnesota middle schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates were 72.8% in Math, 82.04% in Reading, and 68.68% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. Additionally, the school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 15 Minnesota middle schools for Asian students and the top 13 for special education students in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Stillwater Middle School, which is only 2.21 miles away, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science. The school's ability to maintain its exceptional performance, even with a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (11.47% in 2022-2023), is particularly noteworthy, as it ranks 6th out of 473 Minnesota middle schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082-1197

(651) 395-5950

District: St. Croix Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,327

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 375

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Asian:

13.1%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Croix Prep Academy Middle ranks better than 99.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), Asian (13.1%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare St. Croix Prep Academy Middle employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is $10,327.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Croix Prep Academy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Croix Prep Academy Middle 5^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See St. Croix Prep Academy Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

St. Croix Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Croix Preparatory Academy 1^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	87.45	17^th	454	96.3%
2011	88.61	14^th	478	97.1%
2012	85.06	25^th	469	94.7%
2013	91.60	13^th	488	97.3%
2014	90.76	18^th	490	96.3%
2015	96.41	1^st	516	99.8%
2016	94.98	4^th	508	99.2%
2017	94.91	4^th	523	99.2%
2018	95.82	3^rd	518	99.4%
2019	96.15	4^th	533	99.2%
2021	98.21	1^st	521	99.8%
2022	98.40	2^nd	520	99.6%
2023	98.19	2^nd	529	99.6%
2024	98.28	5^th	545	99.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	99.87	1^st	253	99.6%
2019	98.70	3^rd	282	98.9%
2021	93.96	4^th	260	98.5%
2022	96.37	4^th	288	98.6%
2023	93.37	5^th	298	98.3%
2024	90.81	13^th	307	95.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.01	6^th	473	98.7%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	94.53	3^rd	436	99.3%
2019	94.24	3^rd	439	99.3%
2021	97.12	2^nd	443	99.5%
2022	97.19	4^th	467	99.1%
2023	96.80	3^rd	455	99.3%
2024	96.96	4^th	474	99.2%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	94.94	5^th	438	98.9%
2019	96.14	3^rd	454	99.3%
2021	97.69	3^rd	437	99.3%
2022	98.17	2^nd	476	99.6%
2023	98.18	3^rd	464	99.4%
2024	98.22	3^rd	479	99.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	90.98	12^th	110	89.1%
2023	84.02	19^th	116	83.6%
2024	87.21	15^th	111	86.5%

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Rank History for White students at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	94.31	6^th	428	98.6%
2019	94.12	5^th	428	98.8%
2021	96.10	4^th	422	99.1%
2022	96.08	7^th	438	98.4%
2023	96.39	5^th	436	98.9%
2024	96.21	6^th	440	98.6%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2010	287	4	18	15	0	n/a	n/a	324
2011	300	4	8	13	0	1	10	336
2012	309	3	7	11	0	0	8	338
2013	303	4	12	13	0	0	8	340
2014	319	3	13	13	1	0	6	355
2015	328	4	15	9	1	0	5	362
2016	316	4	17	10	0	0	8	355
2017	311	6	22	10	0	1	10	360
2018	296	7	23	11	0	1	22	360
2019	287	12	29	20	1	1	16	366
2020	281	11	30	23	0	1	21	367
2021	287	11	31	25	0	0	17	371
2022	276	12	38	25	0	0	13	364
2023	280	12	43	19	0	0	21	375
2024	269	17	49	21	0	0	19	375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	0	14.8	n/a	n/a
2010	324	17.3	18.6	4.6
2011	336	18.0	18.6	8.3
2012	338	20.8	16.2	11.2
2013	340	20.5	16.5	10.6
2014	355	18.3	19.3	7
2015	362	19.0	19.0	8.3
2016	355	19.0	18.6	7.9
2017	360	19.9	18.0	7.2
2018	360	21.2	16.9	6.9
2019	366	22.9	15.9	6.8
2020	367	19.4	18.8	7.1
2021	371	16.5	22.3	6.2
2022	364	15.2	23.8	5.8
2023	375	15.1	24.8	11.5
2024	375	23.2	16.1	12.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	0	14.8	n/a	n/a
2010	324	17.3	18.6	4.6
2011	336	18.0	18.6	8.3
2012	338	20.8	16.2	11.2
2013	340	20.5	16.5	10.6
2014	355	18.3	19.3	7
2015	362	19.0	19.0	8.3
2016	355	19.0	18.6	7.9
2017	360	19.9	18.0	7.2
2018	360	21.2	16.9	6.9
2019	366	22.9	15.9	6.8
2020	367	19.4	18.8	7.1
2021	371	16.5	22.3	6.2
2022	364	15.2	23.8	5.8
2023	375	15.1	24.8	11.5
2024	375	23.2	16.1	12.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,327

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 529 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	76.1	77	0.9%
5th Grade Math (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	76.1	77	0.9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	91.3	87.4	3.9%
5th Grade Reading (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	91.3	87.4	3.9%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	89.1	87.4	1.8%
5th Grade Science (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	89.1	87.4	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	73.6	65.9	7.7%
6th Grade Math (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	73.6	65.9	7.7%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	82.2	86.8	4.6%
6th Grade Reading (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	82.2	86.8	4.6%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	77.8	66.3	11.5%
7th Grade Math (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	77.8	66.3	11.5%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	86.7	80.4	6.2%
7th Grade Reading (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	86.7	80.4	6.2%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	88	78.2	9.9%
8th Grade Math (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	88	78.2	9.9%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	94.6	86.4	8.2%
8th Grade Reading (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	94.6	86.4	8.2%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (St. Croix Prep Academy Middle)	87	75.9	11.1%
8th Grade Science (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	87	75.9	11.1%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	375	2.5%
African American	12	12
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	29	43	48.3%
Hispanic	20	19	5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	287	280	2.4%
Two or More Races	16	21	31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.8%	11.5%	4.6%

Schools Near St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	4260 Stagecoach Tr N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	St. Croix Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 395-5950	375	23	16.1	12.8%	269 (71.7%)	17 (4.5%)	21 (5.6%)	49 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	98.3	5^th of 545 public middle schools	99.1%		98.2	2^nd of 529 public middle schools	99.6%	3	75.6	75.3	71.6	68.8	72.8	79.6	92.5	80.7	75.3	82.0	73.3	64.1	68.7	$10,327
Stillwater Middle School	Public	6-8	523 Marsh St W	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-6905	925	43	21.7	21.2%	760 (82.2%)	18 (1.9%)	57 (6.2%)	32 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.1%)	89.9	30^th of 545 public middle schools	94.5%		89.8	30^th of 529 public middle schools	94.3%			56.6	65.6	61.8	61.4		66.3	58.9	62.4	62.5		50.5	50.5	$13,430
Oak-Land Middle School	Public	6-8	820 Manning Ave N	Lake Elmo	55042	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8500	935	40	23.2	25.7%	627 (67.1%)	84 (9.0%)	91 (9.7%)	82 (8.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.0%)	70.4	138^th of 545 public middle schools	74.7%		68.8	140^th of 529 public middle schools	73.5%	2		59.6	48.5	45.4	51.5		56.1	45.8	42.9	48.5		33.8	33.8	$11,659
Mahtomedi Middle	Public	6-8	8100 75th St N	Mahtomedi	55115	Washington County	Mahtomedi Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 407-2201	749	42	17.7	15.0%	578 (77.2%)	53 (7.1%)	38 (5.1%)	25 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.1%)	95.6	16^th of 545 public middle schools	97.1%		94.5	15^th of 529 public middle schools	97.2%	1		70.1	69.4	72.0	70.6		73.9	69.1	64.7	69.1		59.9	59.9	$11,014
Skyview Community Middle	Public	6-8	1100 Heron Ave N	Oakdale	55128	Washington County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 702-8000	990	66	14.9	64.6%	276 (27.9%)	194 (19.6%)	172 (17.4%)	240 (24.2%)	12 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (9.6%)	30.4	400^th of 545 public middle schools	26.6%		29	389^th of 529 public middle schools	26.5%	11		22.0	26.0	32.3	26.7		40.2	27.0	33.4	33.5		14.7	14.7	$14,667
Falcon View Connections Middle	Public, Virtual	6-8	724 Bielenberg Dr	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	Wabasha-Kellogg School District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 565-3559	102	6	16.9	62.7%	64 (62.7%)	11 (10.8%)	11 (10.8%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (11.8%)	24.3	432^nd of 545 public middle schools	20.7%		28.2	395^th of 529 public middle schools	25.3%	37		24.1	15.4	13.3	17.0		41.4	40.0	28.9	35.4		11.6	11.6
622 Online Middle School	Public	6-8	2170 7th Ave E	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 748-7610	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Metro Flex Middle School	Public, Charter	7-8	2350 Helen St.	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North Metro Flex Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 300-6300	40	4	9.5	80.0%	8 (20.0%)	17 (42.5%)	11 (27.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)	29.9	404^th of 545 public middle schools	25.9%		17.5	452^nd of 529 public middle schools	14.6%	48			5.6	31.3	17.7			38.9	35.3	37.1		11.8	11.8
Level Up Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2600 East County Road E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 408-5559	72	4	19.6	50.0%	49 (68.1%)	11 (15.3%)	5 (6.9%)	5 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	32.7	382^nd of 545 public middle schools	29.9%		36.9	347^th of 529 public middle schools	34.4%	35		21.7	16.7	18.2	19.1		47.8	38.9	40.9	42.9		13.6	13.6	$4,752
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	2600 E County Rd E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 408-5559	10	2	5.0	70.0%	3 (30.0%)	2 (20.0%)	1 (10.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)								(n/a)

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