Twin Cities International Schools

277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1026
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 921 students in Twin Cities International Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Twin Cities International Schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (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
2,768 Schools
# Students
921 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Twin Cities International Schools, 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#444 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
46%
28%
51%
10%
41%
(2022-23)
41.9%
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 $19,375 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,018 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,375
$19,325
Spending / Student
$19,018
$20,059

Best Twin Cities International Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Cities International Schools
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 821-6470
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Mn International Middle Chr School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 821-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Twin Cities International Schools?
Twin Cities International Schools manages 2 public schools serving 921 students.
What is the rank of Twin Cities International Schools?
Twin Cities International Schools is ranked #462 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Twin Cities International Schools?
100% of Twin Cities International Schools students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Twin Cities International Schools?
Twin Cities International Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Twin Cities International Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,018 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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