Elementary Schools in Universal Academy Charter School

Universal Academy Charter School in Minnesota has a single elementary school, Universal Academy Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 423 students. The school has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 695 out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 435 out of 872 in 2024-2025, with a corresponding increase in its star rating from 1 to 3 out of 5.

Academically, Universal Academy Elementary has a mixed performance compared to the state average. While its 4th-grade math proficiency exceeds the state average, its overall math proficiency rates are generally lower. In reading, the school's 4th and 5th-grade proficiency rates are higher than the state average, but 3rd and 6th grades fall behind. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate is slightly higher than the state average. With a high percentage of students (82.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which can present unique challenges.

Despite the school's mixed academic performance, the steady improvement in its statewide ranking and star rating suggests that the Universal Academy Charter School is making progress in enhancing the educational outcomes for its students. However, there may be opportunities to further address the needs of the school's low-income population and ensure more consistent academic achievement across all grade levels.