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Spero Academy

2701 California St. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spero 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Spero Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Spero Academy's student population of 145 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
145 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Spero Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spero Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1472 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
45%
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30-34%
51%
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≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spero Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
12%
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Black
26%
12%
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White
42%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spero Academy's ranking?
Spero Academy is ranked #1472 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Spero Academy?
145 students attend Spero Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Spero Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spero Academy?
Spero Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spero Academy offer ?
Spero Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Spero Academy part of?
Spero Academy is part of Spero Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Spero Academy located?
Spero Academy is located in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Minneapolis.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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