Universal Academy Charter School

Universal Academy Charter School is a single-school district in Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with 404 students enrolled at its sole campus, Universal Academy Elementary. This school stands out for its predominantly African American student population, low academic performance, and extremely high poverty levels, presenting significant challenges in providing a high-quality education.

Academically, Universal Academy Elementary struggles, with proficiency rates well below state averages in math and reading. However, the school does perform better in science, with a 47.22% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 39.56%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.2 is slightly higher than the state average, but this does not appear to be translating into stronger academic outcomes for students.

Demographically, Universal Academy Elementary is severely lacking in diversity, with 97.28% of its students identifying as African American and only 0.25% identifying as white. This lack of diversity could be a concern, as research has shown diverse learning environments can benefit students. Additionally, the school serves an extremely low-income population, with 99.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While these socioeconomic challenges present additional barriers, the data suggests opportunities for improvement, particularly in the school's relatively strong science performance and student-teacher ratio.