Kipp Legacy Primary

2620 Russell Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Bottom 50%
Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kipp Legacy Primary 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Legacy Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Kipp Legacy Primary's student population of 52 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
52 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp Legacy Primary 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 Kipp Legacy Primary is 0.22, 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)
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
45%
≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
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Black
88%
12%
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White
2%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Legacy Primary's ranking?
Kipp Legacy Primary is ranked #1651 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Legacy Primary?
52 students attend Kipp Legacy Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kipp Legacy Primary students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Legacy Primary?
Kipp Legacy Primary has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Legacy Primary offer ?
Kipp Legacy Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Legacy Primary part of?
Kipp Legacy Primary is part of KIPP Minnesota Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Legacy Primary located?
Kipp Legacy Primary is located in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Jordan.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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