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Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem

Elementary School · Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minneapolis, MN

A Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch charter elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2526 27TH AVE. SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN 55406

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$12,992
Chronic Absenteeism71.9%

Students at Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

89.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$91,865

Median home value

$335,500

Median rent

$1,276/mo

College educated

56%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Skyline Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–60.1 mi188Compare →
Seward ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.3 mi557Compare →
Aurora Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.0PK–40.4 mi239Compare →
Anishinabe Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.5 mi235Compare →

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.

Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$12,992NCES 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 Transitions Charter Elem is listed in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem

Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,987 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem

What grades does Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem serve?

Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?

Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem rank in MN?

Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem ranks #1,987 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem a charter school?

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

Is Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem a Title I school?

No, Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?

89.9% of students at Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem 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 – 6th
Enrollment
89
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.9%
Area population (ZIP 55406)
35,863
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
39.7
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 55406; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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