Wakanda Virtual Academy

Summary:

Wakanda Virtual Academy is a public charter elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota that serves grades K-8 with around 300 students. The school is part of the Best Academy district, which is ranked 397 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Wakanda Virtual Academy's academic performance is concerning, as the school significantly underperforms state and district averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 8.04% of students were proficient or better in Math MCA-III, compared to 17.39% for the Best Academy district and 45.47% statewide. The school's performance is especially low in 5th and 7th grade Math, where 0% of students were proficient. In Reading MCA-III, Wakanda Virtual Academy fared slightly better at 23.21% proficiency, but this is still well below the state average of 49.85%.

Wakanda Virtual Academy's struggles are not limited to academics. The school ranks in the bottom 30% of Minnesota elementary schools for both female and male students, and in the bottom 25% for African American students. English Language Learners and low socioeconomic status students at Wakanda Virtual Academy also perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 40% and 15% of schools respectively. Compared to nearby schools like SET Academy Elementary, Twin Cities International Schools, and Hall Academy Elementary, Wakanda Virtual Academy's performance is significantly lower across all subject areas and grade levels.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual K-8

1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411-8888

(612) 876-4105

District: Best Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
806^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 76

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wakanda Virtual Academy ranks worse than 91.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Wakanda Virtual Academy ranks worse than 88.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.69. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wakanda Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakanda Virtual Academy 806^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Wakanda Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakanda Virtual Academy 481^st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Wakanda Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Best Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Best Academy 397^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.49	806^th	881	8.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.11	180^th	303	40.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.55	669^th	793	15.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.96	735^th	809	9.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.14	748^th	826	9.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.35	236^th	310	23.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.69	481^st	545	11.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.02	294^th	473	37.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Wakanda Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.33	114^th	179	36.3%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	0	76	0	0	0	0	0	0	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wakanda Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	76	7.0	10.7	90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wakanda Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	76	7.0	10.7	90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Wakanda Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	1300 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Best Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(612) 876-4105	76	7	10.7	90.8%	0 (0.0%)	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.5	806^th of 881 public elementary schools	8.5%					(n/a)	13.3	15.8	0.0	8.7	0.0		8.0	16.7	21.1	21.1	39.1	21.4		23.2	15.8		15.4
Best Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1300 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Best Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 381-9743	547	42	12.8	95.2%	2 (0.4%)	512 (93.6%)	10 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	17.5	742^nd of 881 public elementary schools	15.8%		19.3	693^rd of 845 public elementary schools	18.0%	49	25.5	40.0	8.0	5.3	38.6	12.0	20.9	21.6	34.0	29.4	50.0	44.4	31.4	35.3	10.0	9.8	9.9	$18,702
Mastery School	Public, Charter	K-5	1301 7th Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Best Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 876-4105	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bethune Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	919 Emerson Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-2550	233	23	10.1	83.7%	24 (10.3%)	168 (72.1%)	15 (6.4%)	6 (2.6%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.9%)	3	865^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.8%		3	830^th of 845 public elementary schools	1.8%	35	7.1	12.2	4.7				7.9	10.3	9.8	16.3				12.2	7.0		7.0	$19,747
SET Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 722-2555	523	3	157.5	83.7%	0 (0.0%)	508 (97.1%)	12 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.3	433^rd of 881 public elementary schools	50.9%		53.3	436^th of 845 public elementary schools	48.4%	3	58.1	48.8	38.7				49.2	48.9	51.1	61.9				54.1	38.7		38.7
Online SET Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(612) 722-2555	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Twin Cities International Schools	Public, Charter	K-5	277 12th Ave N	Minneapolis	55401	Hennepin County	Twin Cities International Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 821-6470	622	30	20.5	99.5%	0 (0.0%)	620 (99.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.9	757^th of 881 public elementary schools	14.1%		13.4	732^nd of 845 public elementary schools	13.4%	25	39.4	41.3	17.1				32.7	21.2	21.1	34.6				25.6	14.8		14.8	$7,272
Hall Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1601 Aldrich Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-2650	215	20	10.6	94.9%	23 (10.7%)	132 (61.4%)	13 (6.0%)	13 (6.0%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.6%)	5.1	840^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.7%		4.3	805^th of 845 public elementary schools	4.7%	35	19.4	25.9	0.0				15.1	16.1	15.4	13.3				14.9	7.1		7.1	$22,236
MPS Online K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(612) 668-0726	59	12	4.9	76.3%	7 (11.9%)	30 (50.8%)	6 (10.2%)	4 (6.8%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (18.6%)								(n/a)							6.3							13.3
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes	Public, Charter	K-6	2201 Girard Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 302-3410	53	3	16.7	81.1%	3 (5.7%)	40 (75.5%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (15.1%)								(n/a)																		$19,418

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakanda Virtual Academy

Is Wakanda Virtual Academy a good school?

Wakanda Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Minnesota elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Wakanda Virtual Academy?

Students at Wakanda Virtual Academy are 100% African American.

What district is Wakanda Virtual Academy in?

Best Academy

How many students attend Wakanda Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Wakanda Virtual Academy.

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