KIPP North Star Academy vs COLUMBIA ACADEMY
KIPP North Star Academy and COLUMBIA ACADEMY are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.0 out of 10. COLUMBIA ACADEMY is significantly larger with 715 students, about 5.9× the size of KIPP North Star Academy (122). In math proficiency, COLUMBIA ACADEMY leads at 28.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
KIPP North Star Academy
Minneapolis, MN
5.0/10
Middle School5th – 8thCharter
122 students
COLUMBIA ACADEMY
Columbia Heights, MN
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
715 students
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| Metric | KIPP North Star Academy | COLUMBIA ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.2% | 81.3% |
| Environment Score | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| State Rank | #1,651 of 2,005 | #1,736 of 2,005 |
| State Percentile | 18th | 14th |
Test Scores
| Subject | KIPP North Star Academy | COLUMBIA ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 28.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | KIPP North Star Academy | COLUMBIA ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 122 | 715 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.2% | 81.3% |
| District | KIPP MINNESOTA CHARTER SCHOOL | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST |
| City | Minneapolis | Columbia Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Minneapolis (55430) | Columbia Heights (55421) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,385 | $75,141 |
| Median Home Value | $243,800 | $260,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,370 | $1,281 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.8% | 34.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 23 min |