For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 498 students in Universal Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Universal Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
498 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Universal Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#382 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
482 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
97%
12%
# White Students
1 Student
542,289 Students
% White Students
n/a
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
51
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,396 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,026
$17,860
Spending / Student
$12,396
$18,586
Best Universal Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2912 28th Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy Middle/high
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2912 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Grades: 7-9
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Universal Academy Charter School District?
Universal Academy Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 498 students.
What is the rank of Universal Academy Charter School District?
Universal Academy Charter School District is ranked #389 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Universal Academy Charter School District?
97% of Universal Academy Charter School District students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Universal Academy Charter School District?
Universal Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Universal Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,396 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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