Serving 14 students in grades 7-12, Reach Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reach Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Reach Academy's student population of 14 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Reach Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
29%
12%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Reach Academy?
14 students attend Reach Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Reach Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reach Academy?
Reach Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reach Academy offer ?
Reach Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Reach Academy part of?
Reach Academy is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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