Summary:
The KIPP Minnesota Charter School district operates two schools: KIPP North Star Primary, an elementary school, and KIPP North Star Academy, a middle school. Both schools are struggling academically, with low statewide rankings and test scores well below the state averages.
According to the data, KIPP North Star Primary ranked 868 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools in 2024-2025, with a 0-star rating. In the same year, only 8.33% of its students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 45.21%, and only 6.38% were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to the state average of 49.59%. KIPP North Star Academy fared slightly better, ranking 495 out of 519 Minnesota middle schools in 2024-2025, with a 0-star rating. However, its test scores were still dismal, with only 0.97% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 18.81% in MCA-III Reading.
Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 90%. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios of around 15-16 students per teacher, the schools are struggling to achieve academic success. Further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes of these issues and develop strategies to improve student outcomes at the KIPP Minnesota Charter School district.
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