A+
Excellent
99/100

Nova Classical Academy Lower School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 1455 VICTORIA WAY, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 97th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.37 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Minnesota for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Minnesota for achievement

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

99
Repit Score
out of 100
483
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%97/1002.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.37 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 93rd percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% 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 +28 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 proficiency81% (+28 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency83% (+36 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
White82%82%reading +13 pts, math +9 pts85th percentile (list)
Asian70%90%reading +17 pts, math +31 pts75th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%90%reading +34 pts, math +34 pts95th percentile (list)
Low-income70%70%reading +30 pts, math +29 pts97th 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 1455 VICTORIA WAY
City Saint Paul
ZIP Code 55102
District 2700337
NCES School ID 270033704175
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55102

Understanding the community around Nova Classical Academy Lower School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,216
Per Capita Income $53,032
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.8%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $267,900
Median Rent $1,233
Owner-Occupied 46.1%
Renter-Occupied 53.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nova Classical Academy Lower School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.6%
Black 15.3%
Asian 12.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.3%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 483
Teachers (FTE) 34.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
Nova Classical Academy Lower School has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
Nova Classical Academy Lower School has 483 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Nova Classical Academy Lower School serve?
Nova Classical Academy Lower School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Nova Classical Academy Lower School receive per student?
Nova Classical Academy Lower School receives $11,944 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nova Classical Academy Lower School in 55102 ▼
Avg Home Value
$288,977
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,641
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
53.9%

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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