Excellent
#114 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 6% in state
Success Academy Bloomington Elem
Elementary School · Success Academy · Bloomington, MN
A charter elementary school in Bloomington, MN where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8201 PARK AVE. S. SUITE # B, Bloomington, MN 55420
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Success Academy Bloomington Elem score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Success Academy Bloomington 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), 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
$77,539
Median home value
$306,600
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55420; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Science Academy Twin CitiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Seven Hills -bloomington ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 300 | 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.
Success Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,957NCES 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.
Success Academy Bloomington Elem is listed in Success Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Success Academy Bloomington Elem
Success Academy Bloomington Elem is a public elementary school in Bloomington, MN, part of Success Academy, serving approximately 126 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Success Academy Bloomington Elem
What grades does Success Academy Bloomington Elem serve?
Success Academy Bloomington Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
Success Academy Bloomington Elem has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Bloomington Elem is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Success Academy Bloomington Elem rank in MN?
Success Academy Bloomington Elem ranks #114 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Success Academy Bloomington Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Success Academy Bloomington Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Success Academy Bloomington Elem has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Success Academy Bloomington Elem a charter school?
Yes, Success Academy Bloomington Elem is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Success Academy Bloomington Elem a Title I school?
No, Success Academy Bloomington Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
96.0% of students at Success Academy Bloomington 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (612) 876-3050
- Area population (ZIP 55420)
- 24,008
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 55420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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