Very Good
#444 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 22% in state
Banaadir Academy
Middle School · Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minneapolis, MN
A Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch charter middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 BRYANT AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Banaadir Academy score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Banaadir Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$53,368
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
26.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55411; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Mn International Middle Chr SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Set Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| River Bend Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,992NCES 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.
Banaadir Academy is listed in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banaadir Academy
Banaadir Academy is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch, serving approximately 39 students in grades 5th-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banaadir Academy
What grades does Banaadir Academy serve?
Banaadir Academy serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Banaadir Academy?
Banaadir Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banaadir Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Banaadir Academy is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banaadir Academy rank in MN?
Banaadir Academy ranks #444 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Banaadir Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Banaadir Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Banaadir Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banaadir Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Banaadir Academy a charter school?
Yes, Banaadir Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Banaadir Academy a Title I school?
No, Banaadir Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banaadir Academy?
97.4% of students at Banaadir 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.6%
- Phone
- (612) 326-7200
- Area population (ZIP 55411)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 55411; 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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