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#1609 of 1,992 schools in MN
Aspen Academy
Elementary School · Aspen Academy · Savage, MN
A charter elementary school in Savage, MN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14825 ZINRAN AVE, Savage, MN 55378
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspen Academy score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aspen Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,237
Median home value
$393,800
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55378; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of SavagePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aspen Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,563NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Aspen Academy is listed in ASPEN ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspen Academy
Aspen Academy is a public elementary school in Savage, MN, part of Aspen Academy, serving approximately 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,609 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspen Academy
What grades does Aspen Academy serve?
Aspen Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Aspen Academy?
Aspen Academy has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspen Academy rank in MN?
Aspen Academy ranks #1,609 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Aspen Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspen Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aspen Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aspen Academy a charter school?
Yes, Aspen Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aspen Academy a Title I school?
No, Aspen Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspen Academy?
31.7% of students at Aspen Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (952) 226-5940
- Area population (ZIP 55378)
- 32,072
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55378; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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