Serving 84 students in grades 5-8, Flex 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
39%
10%
Black
22%
12%
White
35%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Flex Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Flex Academy?
84 students attend Flex Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Flex Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flex Academy?
Flex Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Flex Academy offer ?
Flex Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Flex Academy part of?
Flex Academy is part of Flex Academy School District.
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