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Beacon Academy
Elementary School · Beacon Academy · Crystal, MN
A charter elementary school in Crystal, MN where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3415 LOUISIANA AVE N, Crystal, MN 55427
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beacon Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,519/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crystal), 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
$92,013
Median home value
$341,700
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55427; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Robbinsdale Shared Time ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Sonnesyn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 11 | 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.
Beacon Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,298NCES 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.
Beacon Academy is listed in BEACON ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy is a public elementary school in Crystal, MN, part of Beacon Academy, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,938 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Academy
What grades does Beacon Academy serve?
Beacon Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Academy rank in MN?
Beacon Academy ranks #1,938 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Beacon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Beacon Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beacon Academy a charter school?
Yes, Beacon Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Beacon Academy a Title I school?
No, Beacon Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon Academy?
52.4% of students at Beacon 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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (763) 546-9999
- Area population (ZIP 55427)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 55427; 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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