Minnesota Math and Science Academy

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Saint Paul, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 80/100 ranks Minnesota Math and Science Academy #38 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,697 per pupil, Minnesota Math and Science Academy ranks #32 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

366
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$22,697
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Minnesota Math and Science Academy operates 2 public schools serving 366 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ramsey County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,697 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 51 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.3% local, 75.5% state, and 24.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 80/100, ranked #38 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 327:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 24.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.1% African American, 4.7% Asian, 0.6% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Mmsa Secondary School, enrolling 327 students (57% of the district's total enrollment).

Mmsa Secondary School accounts for 57.4% of all Minnesota Math and Science Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Minnesota Math and Science Academy a distant remainder — means Minnesota Math and Science Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Minnesota Math and Science Academy reports 91.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Minnesota Math and Science Academy student-counselor ratio is 327:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Minnesota Math and Science Academy is typically wider than the Minnesota Math and Science Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Minnesota Math and Science Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 24.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Minnesota Math and Science Academy is typically wider than the Minnesota Math and Science Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.3%
Federal
75.5%
State
0.3%
Local

Funding Equity

80
Equity Score
38 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Minnesota Math and Science Academy.

White 0.6%
African American 94.1%
Asian 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
327:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Minnesota Math and Science Academy

School Enrollment
Mmsa Secondary School
Charter
327
Mmsa Elementary School
Charter
243

How Minnesota Math and Science Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wheaton Area Public School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Red Lake County Central Public Sch Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Fit Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Northland Community Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Pim Arts High School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Math and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Minnesota

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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by per-pupil expenditure, not the same-state lists above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Minnesota Math and Science Academy?

Minnesota Math and Science Academy has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 366 students.

How much does Minnesota Math and Science Academy spend per student?

Minnesota Math and Science Academy spends $22,697 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #38 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Minnesota Math and Science Academy?

Minnesota Math and Science Academy students are 94.1% African American, 4.7% Asian, 0.6% White, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Minnesota Math and Science Academy?

Minnesota Math and Science Academy has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #38 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.