D
Needs Improvement
42/100

MMSA Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 169 JENKS AVENUE, Saint Paul, MN 55117
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
207
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1003.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−31 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%27%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -17 pts, math -13 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 169 JENKS AVENUE
City Saint Paul
ZIP Code 55117
District 2700399
NCES School ID 270039904788
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55117

Understanding the community around MMSA Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,010
Per Capita Income $33,197
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%
High School or Higher 84.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $254,500
Median Rent $1,155
Owner-Occupied 59.8%
Renter-Occupied 40.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for MMSA Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 92.8%
White 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 207
Teachers (FTE) 14.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for MMSA Elementary School?
MMSA Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend MMSA Elementary School?
MMSA Elementary School has 207 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does MMSA Elementary School serve?
MMSA Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does MMSA Elementary School receive per student?
MMSA Elementary School receives $20,396 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around MMSA Elementary School in 55117 ▼
Avg Home Value
$305,109
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,342
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
40.2%

Other Schools in 55117

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026