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#1532 of 1,992 schools in MN
Fit Academy
Elementary School · Fit Academy · Apple Valley, MN
A charter elementary school in Apple Valley, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7200 147TH ST W, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Fit Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 6-year record (2017–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fit Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,883/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), 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
$99,354
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$1,676/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Marie's Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Cedar Park Elementary Stem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 725 | Compare → |
| Westview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| 917 TeaEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fit Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,734NCES 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.
Fit Academy is listed in FIT Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fit Academy
Fit Academy is a public elementary school in Apple Valley, MN, part of Fit Academy, serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,532 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fit Academy
What grades does Fit Academy serve?
Fit Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fit Academy?
Fit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fit 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 Fit Academy rank in MN?
Fit Academy ranks #1,532 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Fit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Fit Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fit Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Fit Academy a charter school?
Yes, Fit Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fit Academy a Title I school?
No, Fit Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fit Academy?
45.8% of students at Fit 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (952) 847-3798
- Area population (ZIP 55124)
- 55,675
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 55124; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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