MINNESOTA MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

MINNESOTA MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Minnesota Math and Science Academy school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 472 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, MINNESOTA MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MINNESOTA MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY (MMSA), located on Jenks Avenue in Saint Paul, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–12. The academy is characterized by its rigorous academic focus, emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum to prepare students for success in competitive fields. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a supportive community, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and character development among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core STEM offerings, MMSA is committed to preparing students for higher education and global citizenship. The school frequently integrates project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities—such as robotics clubs and academic competitions—to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. With a mission rooted in high academic expectations and a strong school-home partnership, the academy strives to cultivate a safe and disciplined environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact MINNESOTA MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY at (651) 246-0845 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

169 JENKS AVENUE
SAINT PAUL, MN 55117-8888
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MINNESOTA MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 472 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
472
Teachers:
38.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 472 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MINNESOTA MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.6%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
White
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.