Very Good
#616 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 31% in state
Center School
High School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2421 BLOOMINGTON AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Center School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 21 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Center School 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$43,932
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
30.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center School ExtendedEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Takoda PrepEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Aim Academy of Science & TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 0.6 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Augsburg Fairview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 87 | 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.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #27 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center School is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center School
Center School is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 33 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center School
What grades does Center School serve?
Center School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Center School?
Center School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
How does Center School rank in MN?
Center School ranks #616 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Center School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Center School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Center School a charter school?
No, Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center School a Title I school?
No, Center School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center School?
97.0% of students at Center School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (612) 721-1655
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 55404)
- 28,071
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 55404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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