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EL Colegio Charter School

High School · EL Colegio Charter School · Minneapolis, MN

A charter high school in Minneapolis, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

4137 BLOOMINGTON AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55407

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 30.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate30%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$24,614
Chronic Absenteeism70.8%

Students at EL Colegio Charter School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where EL Colegio Charter 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 95Biker’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

$78,206

Median home value

$317,000

Median rent

$1,219/mo

College educated

48.5%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roosevelt HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.0 mi1,121Compare →
Roosevelt High - SwsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.0 mi1Compare →
Heritage Academy HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.1 mi77Compare →
Mps Metro DtEnrollment path unverified5.2K–121.1 mi31Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

EL Colegio Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,614NCES 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.

EL Colegio Charter School is listed in EL COLEGIO CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About EL Colegio Charter School

EL Colegio Charter School is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of EL Colegio Charter School, serving approximately 96 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EL Colegio Charter School

What grades does EL Colegio Charter School serve?

EL Colegio Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend EL Colegio Charter School?

EL Colegio Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Colegio Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at EL Colegio Charter School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does EL Colegio Charter School rank in MN?

EL Colegio Charter School ranks #1,077 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is EL Colegio Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

EL Colegio Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 EL Colegio Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Colegio Charter School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is EL Colegio Charter School a charter school?

Yes, EL Colegio Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is EL Colegio Charter School a Title I school?

No, EL Colegio Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Colegio Charter School?

74.0% of students at EL Colegio Charter 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.8%
4-Year Graduation
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 55407)
36,992
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.3
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 55407; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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