Serving 194 students in grades 5-8, Hennepin Schools Upper 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus's student population of 194 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hennepin Schools Upper 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 Upper Campus is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
84%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus's ranking?
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is ranked #1637 out of 1,860 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?
194 students attend Hennepin Schools Upper Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hennepin Schools Upper Campus students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hennepin Schools Upper Campus offer ?
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus part of?
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is part of Hennepin Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus located?
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is located in the Nokomis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Nokomis.
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