Level Up Academy

Summary:

Level Up Academy is a public charter elementary school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving 113 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 73.45% White, 16.81% African American, 2.65% Hispanic, and 5.31% Asian.

Despite its diverse student body, Level Up Academy has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools in academic metrics. The school's proficiency rates in Math (21.54%), Reading (37.69%), and Science (6.82%) are significantly lower than the state averages, with particularly weak performance in 5th-grade Math at 0% proficiency. As a result, Level Up Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, receiving a 1 or 2 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, at 50.44%, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

In comparison, nearby schools like Willow Lane Elementary and Matoska International, which are part of the White Bear Lake School District, consistently outperform Level Up Academy in standardized test scores and have higher school rankings. The virtual counterpart of Level Up Academy, Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy, has a smaller enrollment and a lower student-teacher ratio, but its academic performance compared to the in-person academy is unclear.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 2600 County Road E East
       White Bear Lake, MN  55110-8888


(651) 408-5559

District: Level Up Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
737th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,669 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  113

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
African American:
16.8%
Asian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Level Up Academy ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (16.8%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Level Up Academy is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Level Up Academy is $17,669.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Level Up Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Level Up Academy 737th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Level Up Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Level Up Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Level Up Academy 367th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Level Up Academy

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Rank History for all students at Level Up Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.48 625th 853 26.7%
2018 29.24 671st 847 20.8%
2019 51.34 503rd 870 42.2%
2021 50.30 514th 869 40.9%
2022 23.90 679th 858 20.9%
2023 37.12 592nd 845 29.9%
2024 18.03 737th 881 16.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Level Up Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.33 546th 774 29.5%
2024 19.10 679th 793 14.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Level Up Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.15 451st 798 43.5%
2021 65.91 261st 784 66.7%
2023 34.34 576th 799 27.9%
2024 15.31 718th 826 13.1%
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Rank History for White students at Level Up Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.10 561st 722 22.3%
2021 36.89 507th 710 28.6%
2022 2.81 719th 725 0.8%
2023 25.39 601st 712 15.6%
2024 7.78 715th 730 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Level Up Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, September 13, 2020

Open Quote School staff is kind and understanding.Helpful as well. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Open Quote The information on this website is not correct. My kids have been going to this school since they opened, and we/they love this school. Great school, staff & kids! Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Open Quote This school is outstanding with really awesome staff members! This website has incorrect information. Test results reflect only those who chose to take the tests, which were optional. Our students are high achievers, and very motivated learners. We are focused mainly on STEAM, but also offer music, piano and band.
Come check out this awesome school, the best one I have taught at in my 20 years of teaching. Molly, the administrator is top-notch! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Level Up Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 53 4 2 4 0 0 11 0 74
2017 64 9 2 3 0 0 4 0 82
2018 81 11 1 10 0 0 1 0 104
2019 73 7 2 9 0 0 1 0 92
2020 75 9 3 6 0 0 1 0 94
2021 76 7 0 6 0 0 1 0 90
2022 80 16 5 4 0 0 0 0 105
2023 83 19 6 3 0 0 2 0 113

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Level Up Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 74 6.0 12.3 43.2
2017 82 7.2 11.2 48.8
2018 104 10.4 9.9 54.8
2019 92 9.7 9.4 52.2
2020 94 7.7 12.1 51.1
2021 90 8.9 10.0 47.8
2022 105 7.9 13.1 47.6
2023 113 9.9 11.3 50.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Level Up Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 74 6.0 12.3 43.2
2017 82 7.2 11.2 48.8
2018 104 10.4 9.9 54.8
2019 92 9.7 9.4 52.2
2020 94 7.7 12.1 51.1
2021 90 8.9 10.0 47.8
2022 105 7.9 13.1 47.6
2023 113 9.9 11.3 50.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Level Up Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,669

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Level Up Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 503rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 592nd of 845 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Level Up Academy)68.460
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Level Up Academy)68.460
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)57.945
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)57.945
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)8010.5
 69.5%
   4th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)8010.5
 69.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)6015.8
 44.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)6015.8
 44.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)2527.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)2527.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)68.854.6
 14.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)68.854.6
 14.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Level Up Academy)37.563.6
 26.1%
   5th Grade Science (Level Up Academy)37.563.6
 26.1%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students92113
 22.8%
African American719
 171.4%
American Indian00
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic93
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7383
 13.7%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%50.4%
 1.7%


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Students at Level Up Academy are 73% White, 17% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Level Up Academy ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 113 students attended Level Up Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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