Below Average
#1773 of 1,992 schools in MN
Venture Academy Middle School
Middle School · Venture Academy · Minneapolis, MN
A charter middle school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
315 27TH AVE SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Venture Academy Middle School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Venture Academy Middle School 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
Powered by
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
$47,004
Median home value
$454,200
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
40%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mps Metro DtEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Justice Page MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 939 | Compare → |
| Hennepin Schools Upper CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Aim Academy of Science & TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 1.7 mi | 169 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Venture Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,756NCES 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.
Venture Academy Middle School is listed in Venture Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Venture Academy Middle School
Venture Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Venture Academy, serving approximately 116 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,773 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Venture Academy Middle School
What grades does Venture Academy Middle School serve?
Venture Academy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Venture Academy Middle School?
Venture Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Venture Academy Middle School rank in MN?
Venture Academy Middle School ranks #1,773 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Venture Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Venture Academy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Venture Academy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Venture Academy Middle School has 3% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Venture Academy Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Venture Academy Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Venture Academy Middle School a Title I school?
No, Venture Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venture Academy Middle School?
99.1% of students at Venture Academy Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.7%
- Phone
- (612) 345-9040
- Area population (ZIP 55414)
- 33,739
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 22.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 55414; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.