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#1646 of 1,992 schools in MN

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus

Middle School · Hennepin Schools · Minneapolis, MN

A charter middle school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1001 E 46TH ST, Minneapolis, MN 55407

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-3.48 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$20,848
Chronic Absenteeism4.1%

Students at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

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

Based on 10 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hennepin Schools Upper Campus 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 84Very Bikeable
  • 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hiawatha College Prep - NorthropCharter · enrollment unverified5.95–80.4 mi409Compare →
Justice Page MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.06–81.1 mi939Compare →
Mps Metro DtEnrollment path unverified5.2K–121.6 mi31Compare →
Venture Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.46–81.6 mi116Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Hennepin Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,848NCES 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.

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is listed in Hennepin Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hennepin Schools Upper Campus

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Hennepin Schools, serving approximately 194 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,646 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hennepin Schools Upper Campus

What grades does Hennepin Schools Upper Campus serve?

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hennepin Schools Upper Campus rank in MN?

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus ranks #1,646 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hennepin Schools Upper Campus has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus a charter school?

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

Is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus a Title I school?

No, Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?

97.9% of students at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.1%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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