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Sojourner Truth Academy
Elementary School · Sojourner Truth Academy · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3820 EMERSON AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sojourner Truth Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sojourner Truth 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$71,905
Median home value
$226,400
Median rent
$1,340/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55412; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cityview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Lucy Laney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Hmong International ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Loring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sojourner Truth Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,560NCES 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.
Sojourner Truth Academy is listed in SOJOURNER TRUTH ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sojourner Truth Academy
Sojourner Truth Academy is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Sojourner Truth Academy, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,875 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sojourner Truth Academy
What grades does Sojourner Truth Academy serve?
Sojourner Truth Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sojourner Truth Academy?
Sojourner Truth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sojourner Truth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sojourner Truth Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sojourner Truth Academy rank in MN?
Sojourner Truth Academy ranks #1,875 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sojourner Truth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sojourner Truth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Sojourner Truth Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sojourner Truth Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sojourner Truth Academy a charter school?
Yes, Sojourner Truth Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sojourner Truth Academy a Title I school?
No, Sojourner Truth Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sojourner Truth Academy?
92.7% of students at Sojourner Truth 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (612) 588-3599
- Area population (ZIP 55412)
- 26,182
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 55412; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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