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Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac

Elementary School · Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac · Maple Grove, MN

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

Charter

9060 ZANZIBAR LANE, Maple Grove, MN 55311

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$17,365
Chronic Absenteeism29.2%

Students at Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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 Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

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

Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.3%

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 Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,882/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maple Grove), 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

$148,122

Median home value

$466,400

Median rent

$1,894/mo

College educated

58.5%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech SchEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–50.6 mi651Compare →
Fernbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.2 mi928Compare →
Rush Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.4 mi743Compare →
Rice Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.5 mi604Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,365NCES 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.

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac is listed in Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac is a public elementary school in Maple Grove, MN, part of Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac, serving approximately 209 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,261 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac

What grades does Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac serve?

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac?

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac?

The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac rank in MN?

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac ranks #1,261 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac's MySchoolScout rating?

Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac a charter school?

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

Is Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac a Title I school?

No, Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac?

82.3% of students at Minnesota Excellence in Learning Ac 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.2%
Area population (ZIP 55311)
37,873
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
41.1
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 55311; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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