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Excell Academy Charter

Elementary School · EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER

6510 ZANE AVE N STE 107, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429

Charter

Enrollment

483

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Minnesota schools

#776 of 1,992

In Brooklyn Park

#9 of 28

public schools

Academic growth

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Excell Academy Charter

6.6/10

Elementary School in Brooklyn Park · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.2/10

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About Excell Academy Charter

Excell Academy Charter is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN, part of EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER. Excell Academy Charter serves approximately 483 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Excell Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 1,992 schools in MN.

Structured state assessment records for Excell Academy Charter show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with MN schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Excell Academy Charter sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Excell Academy Charter is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,133
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Excell Academy Charter — Students at Excell Academy Charter score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

91.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 28.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
28%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.

How Excell Academy Charter Compares

See how Excell Academy Charter performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
61th percentile in MN
Academic
4.1/10
Below Average
Growth
7.9/10
Very Good
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
91%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.2%

Location

6510 ZANE AVE N STE 107, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Excell Academy Charter may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Twin Lakes STEM Academy (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Crystal), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn Park, see our Brooklyn Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY Brooklyn Park 0.1 mi 8.2
North View Middle School Brooklyn Park 0.4 mi 4.9
Zanewood Community School STEAM Brooklyn Park 0.6 mi 3.8
Early Childhood Special Education Brooklyn Center 0.8 mi 5.0
Twin Lakes STEM Academy Brooklyn Park 0.8 mi 7.8
PARK CENTER IB WORLD SCHOOL Brooklyn Park 1.1 mi 5.7
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School Brooklyn Park 1.2 mi 5.1
ST ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Brooklyn Center 1.1 mi 6.7
PARK BROOK ELEMENTARY Brooklyn Park 1.3 mi 5.5
Prairie Seeds El School Academy Brooklyn Park 1.2 mi 7.0
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy Brooklyn Park 1.2 mi 6.9
Prairie Seeds High School Academy Brooklyn Park 1.2 mi 6.4
GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY Brooklyn Center 1.3 mi 4.9
ROBBINSDALE TRANSITION CENTER Crystal 1.6 mi 5.9
BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Brooklyn Park 1.9 mi 5.9
Progeny Academy Charter School Brooklyn Center 1.5 mi 7.0
ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL Crystal 1.7 mi 7.8
CREST VIEW ELEMENTARY Brooklyn Park 2.1 mi 4.2
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY Brooklyn Park 1.7 mi 5.5
NORTHPORT ELEMENTARY Brooklyn Center 1.9 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55429 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,661

Median Home Value

$267,900

Median Rent

$1,253/mo

Population

27,570

College Educated

24.1%

Homeownership

56.9%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Median Age

33

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BECKER PRIMARY Becker, MN 6.6
COLD SPRING ELEMENTARY Cold Spring, MN 6.6
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY Crookston, MN 6.6
HOPE Community Academy Elementary Saint Paul, MN 6.6
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School Rochester, MN 6.6
Lino Lakes Elementary Lino Lakes, MN 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Excell Academy Charter

What grades does Excell Academy Charter serve?

Excell Academy Charter serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Excell Academy Charter?

Excell Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Excell Academy Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Excell Academy Charter is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Excell Academy Charter rank in MN?

Excell Academy Charter ranks #776 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Excell Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Excell Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Excell Academy Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Excell Academy Charter has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Excell Academy Charter a charter school?

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

Is Excell Academy Charter a Title I school?

No, Excell Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excell Academy Charter?

91.3% of students at Excell Academy Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
36 Some Transit
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Free/Reduced Lunch
91.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%

District

EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER
District Enrollment
483
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,133
District Rank
#1 of 1

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