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 16:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 135 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | ≤5% | 60% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 20-24% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| 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% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minneapolis Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Minneapolis Academy Charter School is Hiawatha Collegiate High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lk Nokomis Comm-keewaydin Campus (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Lk Nokomis Comm-keewaydin Campus Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-8 | 463 students10
0.3 miles
5209 30th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-4670 0.3 3-8 463 - Minneapolis Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 373 students10
0.8 miles
1611 E. 46th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004 0.8 K-4 373 - Minneapolis Northrop Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 499 students10
0.8 miles
4315 - 31st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4520 0.8 K-5 499 - Minneapolis Hiawatha Leadership Acad-morris Pk Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 344 students10
0.9 miles
3810 E 56th St
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 987-5688 0.9 K-4 344 - Minneapolis Lk Nokomis Comm-wenonah Campus Grades: K-2 | 300 students
1.0 miles
5625 23rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-5040 1 K-2 300
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