Top Rankings
Minnesota Transitions Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,682 students in Minnesota Transitions Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Minnesota Transitions Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
5,682 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minnesota Transitions Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has increased from 51% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#405 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Graduation Rate
66%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.4%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% American Indian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
17%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% White
60%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,367 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,175 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
Spending
$69 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,367
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,175
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
Best Minnesota Transitions Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Energy Lane, Ste 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Gr: K-6 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Mts Pease Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 13th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Mn Virtual Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 County Road B W, Ste 300
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 746-7977
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 746-7977
Gr: 6-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Banaadir Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Banaadir Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2526 27th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9140
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9140
Gr: K-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Virtual Elementary School
Charter School
1801 County Road B W, Ste 300
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(612) 217-1336
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(612) 217-1336
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minnesota Transitions Charter School District?
Minnesota Transitions Charter School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,682 students.
What is the rank of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District?
Minnesota Transitions Charter School District is ranked #422 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota Transitions Charter School District?
60% of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District?
Minnesota Transitions Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Minnesota Transitions Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,175 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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