Summary:
The Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-6 in the Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy district, which is ranked 402 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy does not appear to be a standout school, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with rankings between 753-770 out of around 872-881 total elementary schools. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well below average compared to other schools in the state. Its proficiency rates on the MCA-III Math and Reading assessments are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels, with an overall math proficiency rate of 17.28% compared to the state average of 45.21%, and an overall reading proficiency rate of 29.63% compared to the state's 49.59%.
The Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 82.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, this does not seem to be translating into stronger academic outcomes for students. Overall, the data indicates this school is in need of significant improvement and support to raise student achievement and provide a high-quality education for its students.
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