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#678 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 34% in state
Spero Academy
Elementary School · Spero Academy · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2701 CALIFORNIA ST. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spero Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spero 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some 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
$95,630
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banaadir ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Cityview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| New City SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 339 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spero Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $64,546NCES 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.
Spero Academy is listed in Spero Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spero Academy
Spero Academy is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Spero Academy, serving approximately 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spero Academy
What grades does Spero Academy serve?
Spero Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Spero Academy?
Spero Academy has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spero Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spero Academy is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spero Academy rank in MN?
Spero Academy ranks #678 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Spero Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Spero Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Spero Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spero Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spero Academy a charter school?
Yes, Spero Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Spero Academy a Title I school?
No, Spero Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spero Academy?
42.8% of students at Spero 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (612) 465-8600
- Area population (ZIP 55418)
- 31,295
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 55418; 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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