Success Academy Bloomington Middle

Success Academy Bloomington Middle is a charter school located in the heart of Bloomington, Minnesota. Serving students in grades six through eight, the school has an enrollment of just 51 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25.5:1 with two full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The academic performance at Success Academy Bloomington Middle shows room for improvement, as reflected by its MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and a state ranking of 3rd percentile among Minnesota schools.

On standardized tests, the school’s ELA/Reading scores indicate that 34% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, only 24% of students meet proficiency standards. Success Academy Bloomington Middle is situated in a small city setting within Hennepin County. Despite its modest academic standing, the close-knit community and personalized attention provided by the school's low student-to-teacher ratio can be beneficial for middle schoolers seeking individualized support.

With an enrollment of 51 students, Success Academy Bloomington Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Bloomington Middle is 25.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Success Academy Bloomington Middle is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.