Serving 55 students in grades 6-8, Success Academy Bloomington Middle School 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 20-29% (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 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School's student population of 55 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School 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 Success Academy Bloomington Middle School is 0.08, 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
#1494 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
96%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Bloomington Middle School's ranking?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School is ranked #1494 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?
20-29% 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 Success Academy Bloomington Middle School?
55 students attend Success Academy Bloomington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Success Academy Bloomington Middle School students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy Bloomington Middle School?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Success Academy Bloomington Middle School offer ?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Success Academy Bloomington Middle School part of?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School is part of Success Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Bloomington Middle School located?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School is located in the East Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in East Bloomington.
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