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#1024 of 1,992 schools in MN
South Education Center Academy
High School · Intermediate School District 287 · Richfield, MN
An Intermediate School District 287 high school serving grades 5th – 12th.
7450 PENN AVE S, Richfield, MN 55423
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Education Center Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Education Center Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richfield), 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
$84,102
Median home value
$320,300
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| School #532Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Richfield Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,235 | Compare → |
| North Education Center AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | Not available | 44 | 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.
Intermediate School District 287
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $100,174NCES 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.
South Education Center Academy is listed in Intermediate School District 287; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Education Center Academy
South Education Center Academy is a public high school in Richfield, MN, part of Intermediate School District 287, serving approximately 52 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,024 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Education Center Academy
What grades does South Education Center Academy serve?
South Education Center Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend South Education Center Academy?
South Education Center Academy has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Education Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Education Center Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Education Center Academy rank in MN?
South Education Center Academy ranks #1,024 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is South Education Center Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Education Center Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 South Education Center Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Education Center Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is South Education Center Academy a charter school?
No, South Education Center Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Education Center Academy a Title I school?
No, South Education Center Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Education Center Academy?
75.0% of students at South Education Center 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (612) 355-5910
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55423)
- 36,779
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 55423; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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