Aspire Academy Charter School District

1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379-8888
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Aspire Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 205 students in Aspire Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Aspire Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
205 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Aspire Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#495 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤20%
45%
21-39%
51%
<50%
41%
(2022-23)
4.3%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
100%
12%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $654 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has declined by 65% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $761 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 65% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$134,000
$15,547 MM
Spending
$156,000
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$654
$17,752
Spending / Student
$761
$18,474

Best Aspire Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy Middle School
Charter School
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Aspire Academy Charter School District?
Aspire Academy Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 205 students.
What is the rank of Aspire Academy Charter School District?
Aspire Academy Charter School District is ranked #469 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aspire Academy Charter School District?
100% of Aspire Academy Charter School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aspire Academy Charter School District?
Aspire Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Aspire Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $761 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 65% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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