Summary:
The 55403 zip code in Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to two elementary schools: Emerson Elementary, a public magnet school, and Loveworks Academy for Arts, a public charter school. While Emerson Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school, with higher proficiency rates in math and reading as well as a higher ranking from SchoolDigger, Loveworks Academy for Arts is ranked among the lowest in the state, placing 880th out of 881 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
Emerson Elementary has an enrollment of 504 students and a 2-star district ranking, with proficiency rates of 30.68% in math and 28.29% in reading, which are below the state averages. In contrast, Loveworks Academy for Arts has an enrollment of 162 students and a 0-star statewide ranking, with proficiency rates of just 1.27% in math and 7.14% in reading, significantly lower than the state averages.
The high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at both schools, 57.74% for Emerson Elementary and 95.06% for Loveworks Academy for Arts, suggests these schools serve predominantly low-income student populations. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios are relatively high, especially for Loveworks Academy for Arts at 17.2, which may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance. These findings highlight the importance of school choice and the need for high-quality educational options, particularly in underserved communities.
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