Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mps Online K-5 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mps Online K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mps Online K-5's student population of 121 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 1300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mps Online K-5 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 Mps Online K-5 is 0.70, which is more 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
#1643 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
49%
12%
White
11%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mps Online K-5's ranking?
Mps Online K-5 is ranked #1643 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mps Online K-5?
121 students attend Mps Online K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mps Online K-5 students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mps Online K-5?
Mps Online K-5 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mps Online K-5 offer ?
Mps Online K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mps Online K-5 part of?
Mps Online K-5 is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Mps Online K-5 located?
Mps Online K-5 is located in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Jordan.
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