Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine serves 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
48%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
17%
12%
White
32%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy School District
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine?
145 students attend Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine offer ?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine part of?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy Blaine is part of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy School District.
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