Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Innovation Sci & Tech Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy's student population of 77 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Sci & Tech Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
82%
12%
White
12%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Sci & Tech Academy's ranking?
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy is ranked #652 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Innovation Sci & Tech Academy?
77 students attend Innovation Sci & Tech Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Innovation Sci & Tech Academy students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation Sci & Tech Academy?
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Innovation Sci & Tech Academy offer ?
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Innovation Sci & Tech Academy part of?
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy is part of Innovation Sci & TECH Academy School District.
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