Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Urban 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urban Academy's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Urban Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1452 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
86%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Urban Academy Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Academy's ranking?
Urban Academy is ranked #1452 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Urban Academy?
416 students attend Urban Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Urban Academy students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Academy?
Urban Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urban Academy offer ?
Urban Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Academy part of?
Urban Academy is part of Urban Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Academy located?
Urban Academy is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Highland Park.
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