Hmong International Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hmong International 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(20-21)
6-9%
45%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
10-14%
53%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
≤10%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
2%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
40%
7%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
12%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Black
47%
12%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
3%
60%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
7%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.62

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
42.1%
21.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Hmong International Academy?
489 students attend Hmong International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hmong International Academy students are Black, 40% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hmong International Academy?
Hmong International Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hmong International Academy offer ?
Hmong International Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hmong International Academy part of?
Hmong International Academy is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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