Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rochester Phoenix Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rochester Phoenix Academy's student population of 62 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rochester Phoenix Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Phoenix Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
29%
12%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Rochester Phoenix Academy is ranked #1197 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rochester Phoenix Academy often compared to?
Rochester Phoenix Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice, Sunset Terrace Elementary School, John Marshall Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Rochester Phoenix Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester Phoenix Academy?
62 students attend Rochester Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rochester Phoenix Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Phoenix Academy?
Rochester Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Phoenix Academy offer ?
Rochester Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Rochester Phoenix Academy part of?
Rochester Phoenix Academy is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Rochester Phoenix Academy located?
Rochester Phoenix Academy is located in the Meadow Park neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadow Park.
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