Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Partnership Academy Inc. 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 8% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Partnership Academy Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Partnership Academy Inc.'s student population of 523 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Partnership Academy Inc. 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 Partnership Academy Inc. is 0.17, which is less 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
#1818 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
91%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Partnership Academy Inc.'s ranking?
Partnership Academy Inc. is ranked #1818 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Partnership Academy Inc.?
523 students attend Partnership Academy Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Partnership Academy Inc. students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Partnership Academy Inc.?
Partnership Academy Inc. has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Partnership Academy Inc. offer ?
Partnership Academy Inc. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Partnership Academy Inc. part of?
Partnership Academy Inc. is part of Partnership Academy Inc. School District.
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