Beacon Academy

3415 Louisiana Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
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Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beacon 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Beacon Academy's student population of 475 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Beacon 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 Beacon Academy is 0.68, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1445 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
45%
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35-39%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
10%
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Black
33%
12%
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White
44%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beacon Academy's ranking?
Beacon Academy is ranked #1445 out of 1,734 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
475 students attend Beacon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Beacon Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beacon Academy offer ?
Beacon Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beacon Academy part of?
Beacon Academy is part of Beacon Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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