Serving 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Athlos Leadership 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 21% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Athlos Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Athlos Leadership Academy's student population of 828 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Athlos Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athlos Leadership Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
67%
12%
White
6%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athlos Leadership Academy's ranking?
Athlos Leadership Academy is ranked #1524 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Athlos Leadership Academy often compared to?
Athlos Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Basswood Elementary School, Crest View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Athlos Leadership Academy?
828 students attend Athlos Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Athlos Leadership Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athlos Leadership Academy?
Athlos Leadership Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Athlos Leadership Academy offer ?
Athlos Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Athlos Leadership Academy part of?
Athlos Leadership Academy is part of Athlos Leadership Academy School District.
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