Top Rankings
Spero Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 275 students in Spero Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Spero Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
2,768 Schools
# Students
275 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spero Academy 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.
Overall District Rank
#409 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.2%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
27%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $58,247 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $60,818 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$58,247
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$60,818
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best Spero Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spero Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 California St. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park
Charter School
7444 Humboldt Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(612) 465-8611
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(612) 465-8611
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spero Academy School District?
Spero Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 275 students.
What is the rank of Spero Academy School District?
Spero Academy School District is ranked #405 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 Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spero Academy School District?
44% of Spero Academy School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spero Academy School District?
Spero Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Spero Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $60,818 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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