Serving 16 students in grades 6-12, Reach 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 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reach Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Reach Academy's student population of 16 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
16 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Reach Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1

American Indian
6%
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
6%
12%

Black
13%
12%

White
56%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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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 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Reach Academy?
16 students attend Reach Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Reach Academy students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reach Academy?
Reach Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reach Academy offer ?
Reach Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Reach Academy part of?
Reach Academy is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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