Serving 149 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Loveworks Academy For Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 99% 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-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loveworks Academy For Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Loveworks Academy For Arts's student population of 149 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 800% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Loveworks Academy For Arts 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 Loveworks Academy For Arts is 0.12, 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
#1831 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
94%
12%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loveworks Academy For Arts's ranking?
Loveworks Academy For Arts is ranked #1831 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Loveworks Academy For Arts?
149 students attend Loveworks Academy For Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Loveworks Academy For Arts students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loveworks Academy For Arts?
Loveworks Academy For Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Loveworks Academy For Arts offer ?
Loveworks Academy For Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Loveworks Academy For Arts part of?
Loveworks Academy For Arts is part of Loveworks Academy For Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Loveworks Academy For Arts located?
Loveworks Academy For Arts is located in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Calhoun Isles.
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