Summary:
The Universal Academy Charter School district in Minnesota operates two schools - Universal Academy Elementary and Universal Academy Middle/High. These schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Universal Academy Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 695th out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 435th out of 872 in 2024-2025. The school outperforms the district and state averages in math proficiency for grades 3-4 and reading proficiency for grades 4-6, but underperforms in other grade levels. In contrast, Universal Academy Middle/High has a relatively small enrollment of only 27 students, suggesting it may be a specialized or alternative program within the district.
The student-teacher ratios at the two schools differ significantly, with Universal Academy Elementary having a relatively high ratio of 20:1, while Universal Academy Middle/High has a much lower ratio of 8:1, indicating a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, Universal Academy Middle/High stands out with its strong 11th-grade math proficiency, which is well above the state average.
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