Top Rankings
Spero Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 229 students in Spero Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Spero Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
229 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Spero Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#412 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
23 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
10%
7%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
12%
# Black Students
61 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
26%
12%
# White Students
101 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
44%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
33
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,341 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,406 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,341
$17,854
Spending / Student
$37,406
$18,580
Best Spero Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spero Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 California St. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park
Charter School
7444 Humboldt Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(612) 465-8611
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(612) 465-8611
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spero Academy School District?
Spero Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 229 students.
What is the rank of Spero Academy School District?
Spero Academy School District is ranked #423 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spero Academy School District?
44% of Spero Academy School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spero Academy School District?
Spero Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Spero Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,406 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
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