North Education Center Academy

5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 40 students in grades 7-12, North Education Center 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Education Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

North Education Center Academy's student population of 40 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
40 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of North Education Center Academy is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
(16-17)
<50%
59%
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(17-18)
<50%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Education Center Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
2%
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Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Education Center Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Education Center Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Education Center Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of North Education Center Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
21-39%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Education Center Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Education Center Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Education Center Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Education Center Academy?
The graduation rate of North Education Center Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Education Center Academy?
40 students attend North Education Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of North Education Center Academy students are Black, 12% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Education Center Academy?
North Education Center Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Education Center Academy offer ?
North Education Center Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Education Center Academy part of?
North Education Center Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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