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Best Academy
Elementary School · Best Academy · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Best Academy score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Best 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| River Bend Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Set Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Twin Cities International SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 622 | 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.
Best Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,582NCES 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.
Best Academy is listed in BEST ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Best Academy
Best Academy is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Best Academy, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,879 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Best Academy
What grades does Best Academy serve?
Best Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Best Academy?
Best Academy has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Best Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Best Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Best Academy rank in MN?
Best Academy ranks #1,879 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Best Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Best Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Best Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Best Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Best Academy a charter school?
Yes, Best Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Best Academy a Title I school?
No, Best Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Best Academy?
95.2% of students at Best 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
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.4%
- Phone
- (612) 381-9743
- Area population (ZIP 55411)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 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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