Below Average
#1709 of 1,992 schools in MN
Set Academy Middle
Middle School · Metro Schools Charter · Minneapolis, MN
A Metro Schools Charter charter middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
620 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 63.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Set Academy Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Set Academy Middle 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 86Very 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
$53,368
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
26.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55411; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mn International Middle Chr SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Banaadir AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 5–6 | 0.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Franklin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| River Bend Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 67 | Compare → |
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.
Metro Schools Charter
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,727NCES 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.
Set Academy Middle is listed in METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Set Academy Middle
Set Academy Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Metro Schools Charter, serving approximately 255 students in grades 6th-8th with a 63.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,709 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Set Academy Middle
What grades does Set Academy Middle serve?
Set Academy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Set Academy Middle?
Set Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Set Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Set Academy Middle is 63.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Set Academy Middle rank in MN?
Set Academy Middle ranks #1,709 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Set Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Set Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Set Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Set Academy Middle has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Set Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Set Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Set Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Set Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Set Academy Middle?
87.1% of students at Set Academy Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 63.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (612) 722-2555
- Area population (ZIP 55411)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 55411; 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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