Enrollment
720
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbury, MN
Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270016703035Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Math and Science Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #13 of 19
- public schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Math and Science Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Math and Science Academy ranks #13 of 19 public schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: Math and Science Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270016703035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Math and Science Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Math and Science Academy
Math and Science Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Woodbury, Minnesota, enrolling 720 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.7% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 720 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Math and Science Academy spends $9,103 per pupil, 40% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Math and Science Academy is a single-school charter district, so Math and Science Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Math and Science Academy compares
Math and Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 82% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 31.5%
Asian 29.7%
African American 29.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 31.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Math and Science Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Math and Science Academy, which includes Math and Science Academy.
$9,103
Per student
-40%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.2%
State 92.3%
Federal 4.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Math and Science Academy?
Math and Science Academy has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbury, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Math and Science Academy is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Math and Science Academy?
7.7% of students at Math and Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Math and Science Academy is White at 31.5% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math and Science Academy?
Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Math and Science Academy rank among public schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Math and Science Academy ranks #13 of 19 public schools in Woodbury, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodbury on the city page.
Is Math and Science Academy a good school?
Math and Science Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Math and Science Academy?
None; Math and Science Academy is a single-school charter district, and Math and Science Academy is its only campus.
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