Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

1001 East 46th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hennepin Schools Lower Campus 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hennepin Schools Lower Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Hennepin Schools Lower Campus's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hennepin Schools Lower Campus 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 Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1139 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
86%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hennepin Schools Lower Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hennepin Schools Lower Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hennepin Schools Lower Campus's ranking?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is ranked #1139 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hennepin Schools Lower Campus often compared to?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Best Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
255 students attend Hennepin Schools Lower Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hennepin Schools Lower Campus offer ?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hennepin Schools Lower Campus part of?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is part of Hennepin Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Hennepin Schools Lower Campus located?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is located in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 6 other public schools located in Powderhorn.

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5   2/27/2023
Great school.
- Posted by Parent - Mary Ann

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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