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#879 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 44% in state
Global Academy
Elementary School · Global Academy · New Brighton, MN
A charter elementary school in New Brighton, MN where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 5TH STREET NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Brighton), 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
$93,823
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Bel Air ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 1–5 | 0.7 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| North Park School for InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Pike Lake Kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 564 | 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.
Global Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,787NCES 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.
Global Academy is listed in GLOBAL ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Academy
Global Academy is a public elementary school in New Brighton, MN, part of Global Academy, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Academy
What grades does Global Academy serve?
Global Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Global Academy?
Global Academy has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Academy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Academy rank in MN?
Global Academy ranks #879 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Global Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Global Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Global Academy a charter school?
Yes, Global Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Global Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Academy?
91.7% of students at Global 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
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (763) 404-8200
- Area population (ZIP 55112)
- 45,680
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 55112; 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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