Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy (Closed 2012)

Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
65%
56%
(10-11)
79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
9%
7%
Black
82%
12%
White
7%
60%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy School District
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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy?
376 students attend Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy offer ?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy part of?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy is part of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy School District.

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