Serving 135 students in grades 5-8, Minneapolis Academy Charter School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)4%
2%
Asian
(15-16)1%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)58%
9%
Black
(15-16)32%
10%
White
(15-16)5%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Minneapolis Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Minneapolis Academy Charter School?
135 students attend Minneapolis Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Minneapolis Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minneapolis Academy Charter School?
Minneapolis Academy Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minneapolis Academy Charter School offer ?
Minneapolis Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Minneapolis Academy Charter School part of?
Minneapolis Academy Charter School is part of Minneapolis Academy Charter School District.
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