Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Minisinaakwaang Leadership 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% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
97%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Minisinaakwaang Leadership 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy?
38 students attend Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy?
Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy offer ?
Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy part of?
Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy is part of Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy School District.
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