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#1788 of 1,992 schools in MN
Team Academy
Elementary School · Team Academy · Waseca, MN
A charter elementary school in Waseca, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 17TH AVE NE, Waseca, MN 56093
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Team Academy score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
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).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Team Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waseca), 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
$73,210
Median home value
$214,800
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Swmetro WasecaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 101 | 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.
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.
Team Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,912NCES 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.
Team Academy is listed in TEAM ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Team Academy
Team Academy is a public elementary school in Waseca, MN, part of Team Academy, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,788 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Team Academy
What grades does Team Academy serve?
Team Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Team Academy?
Team Academy has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Team Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Team Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Team Academy rank in MN?
Team Academy ranks #1,788 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Team Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Team Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Team Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Team Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Team Academy a charter school?
Yes, Team Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Team Academy a Title I school?
No, Team Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Team Academy?
81.6% of students at Team 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
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Waseca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (507) 833-8326
- Area population (ZIP 56093)
- 12,742
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 56093; 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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