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#403 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 20% in state

Level Up Academy

Elementary School · Level Up Academy · White Bear Lake, MN

A charter elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2600 COUNTY ROAD E EAST, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,000
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Level Up Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

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

Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Level Up Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,415/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Bear Lake), 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

$97,211

Median home value

$347,100

Median rent

$1,494/mo

College educated

46%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Level Up K-5 Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–50.0 mi18Compare →
Matoska InternationalEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.2 mi598Compare →
Normandy Park Education CenterEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–K1.0 mi198Compare →
Lakeaires ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.3 mi387Compare →

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.

Level Up Academy

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,000NCES 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.

Level Up Academy is listed in Level Up Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Level Up Academy

Level Up Academy is a public elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN, part of Level Up Academy, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Level Up Academy

What grades does Level Up Academy serve?

Level Up Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Level Up Academy?

Level Up Academy has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Level Up Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Level Up Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Level Up Academy rank in MN?

Level Up Academy ranks #403 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Level Up Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Level Up Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Level Up Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Level Up Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Level Up Academy a charter school?

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

Is Level Up Academy a Title I school?

No, Level Up Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Level Up Academy?

51.8% of students at Level Up 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
141
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 55110)
37,272
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
44
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 55110; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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