Very Good
#448 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 22% in state
Yinghua Academy
Elementary School · Yinghua Academy · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1616 BUCHANAN ST NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yinghua Academy score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yinghua Academy 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 95Biker’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
$84,252
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55413; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| New City SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Las Estrellas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Mps Metro HaEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 30 | 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.
Yinghua Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,842NCES 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.
Yinghua Academy is listed in YINGHUA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yinghua Academy
Yinghua Academy is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Yinghua Academy, serving approximately 838 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yinghua Academy
What grades does Yinghua Academy serve?
Yinghua Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Yinghua Academy?
Yinghua Academy has an enrollment of approximately 838 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yinghua Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Yinghua Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yinghua Academy rank in MN?
Yinghua Academy ranks #448 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Yinghua Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Yinghua Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Yinghua Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yinghua Academy has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Yinghua Academy a charter school?
Yes, Yinghua Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yinghua Academy a Title I school?
No, Yinghua Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yinghua Academy?
18.0% of students at Yinghua 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 838
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (612) 788-9095
- Area population (ZIP 55413)
- 14,328
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 55413; 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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