Minneapolis Academy Charter School (Closed 2018)
Minneapolis Academy Charter School served 135 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)4%
2%
Asian
(15-16)1%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)58%
9%
Black
(15-16)32%
10%
White
(15-16)5%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Minneapolis Academy Charter School District
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
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