For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 679 students in Universal Academy Charter 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 Universal Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
4 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
679 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Universal 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 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#382 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
97%
12%
% White
1%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,287 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,091 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,287
$17,752
Spending / Student
$9,091
$18,474
Best Universal Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2912 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy Middle/high
Charter School
2912 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Gr: 7-11 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy South Elementary School
Charter School
600 W Travelers Trl
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Gr: K-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy South Middle/high
Charter School
600 W Travelers Trl
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Gr: 7 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Universal Academy Charter School District?
Universal Academy Charter School District manages 4 public schools serving 679 students.
What is the rank of Universal Academy Charter School District?
Universal Academy Charter School District is ranked #391 out of 515 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 Universal Academy Charter School District?
97% of Universal Academy Charter School District students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Universal Academy Charter School District?
Universal Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Universal Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,091 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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