Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School 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 21% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School's student population of 569 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School 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 Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is 0.24, which is less 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
#1501 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
87%
12%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stride Academy K-8 Charter School's ranking?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is ranked #1501 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Stride Academy K-8 Charter School often compared to?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athlos Academy Of Saint Cloud, Madison Elementary School, Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
569 students attend Stride Academy K-8 Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Stride Academy K-8 Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stride Academy K-8 Charter School offer ?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stride Academy K-8 Charter School part of?
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is part of Stride Academy School District.
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