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Twin Cities International Schools
Elementary School · Twin Cities International Schools · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
277 12TH AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Twin Cities International Schools score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Twin Cities International Schools 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$115,651
Median home value
$401,500
Median rent
$2,010/mo
College educated
79.2%
Homeownership
29%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 523 | Compare → |
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| Bethune ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 233 | 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.
Twin Cities International Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,900NCES 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.
Twin Cities International Schools is listed in Twin Cities International Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Twin Cities International Schools
Twin Cities International Schools is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Twin Cities International Schools, serving approximately 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,960 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twin Cities International Schools
What grades does Twin Cities International Schools serve?
Twin Cities International Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Twin Cities International Schools?
Twin Cities International Schools has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Cities International Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Cities International Schools is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twin Cities International Schools rank in MN?
Twin Cities International Schools ranks #1,960 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Twin Cities International Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin Cities International Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Twin Cities International Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Cities International Schools has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Twin Cities International Schools a charter school?
Yes, Twin Cities International Schools is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Twin Cities International Schools a Title I school?
No, Twin Cities International Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Cities International Schools?
99.5% of students at Twin Cities International Schools 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
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (612) 821-6470
- Area population (ZIP 55401)
- 11,526
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 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 55401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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