Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Universal Academy Elementary 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Universal Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Universal Academy Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Universal Academy Elementary School 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 Universal Academy Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
97%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Universal Academy Elementary School is ranked #1394 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Universal Academy Elementary School?
404 students attend Universal Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Universal Academy Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Universal Academy Elementary School?
Universal Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Universal Academy Elementary School offer ?
Universal Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Universal Academy Elementary School part of?
Universal Academy Elementary School is part of Universal Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Universal Academy Elementary School located?
Universal Academy Elementary School is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Longfellow.
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