Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aspen Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aspen Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Aspen Academy's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aspen Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspen Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspen Academy's ranking?
Aspen Academy is ranked #309 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Aspen Academy often compared to?
Aspen Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Prior Lake-savage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Aspen Academy?
641 students attend Aspen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Aspen Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aspen Academy?
Aspen Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aspen Academy offer ?
Aspen Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspen Academy part of?
Aspen Academy is part of Aspen Academy School District.
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