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5.1 avg / 10

Hiawatha Academies School District

School District · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Students: 1,605
Teachers (FTE): 137

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,398

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#343 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,398

+$3,790 vs Minnesota median

District size

1,605 students

Larger than Minnesota median

About Hiawatha Academies

Hiawatha Academies is a Minneapolis, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,605 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $18,398 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Hiawatha Academies demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Hiawatha Academies students show an average math proficiency of 14.3% and ELA proficiency of 20.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Hiawatha Academies, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 14.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 20.8%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Hiawatha Academies with test data.

District Details

City
Minneapolis
Total Enrollment
1,605
Teachers (FTE)
137
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hiawatha Academies?

Hiawatha Academies has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hiawatha Academies?

The average composite rating for Hiawatha Academies is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hiawatha Academies?

Hiawatha Academies spends $18,398 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hiawatha Academies?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hiawatha Academies is 11.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hiawatha Academies?

Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is the highest-rated school in Hiawatha Academies with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Hiawatha Academies?

Across schools in Hiawatha Academies with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hiawatha Academies compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Hiawatha Academies has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
14.3%
ELA Proficiency
20.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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