Elementary Schools in Success Academy

The Success Academy district in Minnesota operates two elementary schools, Success Academy Saint Cloud and Success Academy Bloomington Elementary, both serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools serve predominantly African American student populations, with over 96% of students identifying as such at both campuses, significantly higher than the state average.

Academically, the two Success Academy elementary schools face significant challenges, with test scores across all grade levels and subject areas falling well below the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Math was just 19.81% at Success Academy Saint Cloud and 29.31% at Success Academy Bloomington Elementary, compared to the state average of 45.47%. Both schools are ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools and have a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a need for substantial improvement.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at these schools, ranging from 90.7% to 99.4%, suggest that the student populations face significant economic disadvantages. While the student-teacher ratios vary between the two campuses, with Success Academy Bloomington Elementary having a lower ratio of 14.0 compared to 18.6 at Success Academy Saint Cloud, the data overall points to the need for the Success Academy district to re-evaluate its approach and implement more effective strategies to support the academic success and overall well-being of its students.