Serving 84 students in grades 5-8, Flex 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
39%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Flex 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Flex Academy?
84 students attend Flex Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Flex Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flex Academy?
Flex Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Flex Academy offer ?
Flex Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Flex Academy part of?
Flex Academy is part of Flex Academy School District.
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