Kipp Legacy 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Legacy Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
90%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Legacy Academy?
4 students attend Kipp Legacy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kipp Legacy Academy students are Black.
What grades does Kipp Legacy Academy offer ?
Kipp Legacy Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Legacy Academy part of?
Kipp Legacy Academy is part of KIPP Minnesota Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Legacy Academy located?
Kipp Legacy Academy is located in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Jordan.
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