Academy Of North Minneapolis (Closed 2013)

Academy Of North Minneapolis serves 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
≤10%
56%
(10-11)
11-19%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
92%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School District Name
Academy Of North Minneapolis School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Academy Of North Minneapolis?
155 students attend Academy Of North Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Academy Of North Minneapolis students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of North Minneapolis?
Academy Of North Minneapolis has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academy Of North Minneapolis offer ?
Academy Of North Minneapolis offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of North Minneapolis part of?
Academy Of North Minneapolis is part of Academy Of North Minneapolis School District.

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