Universal Academy Middle/High

Summary:

Universal Academy Middle/High is a small public charter secondary school serving grades 7-10 in Minneapolis, MN, with a student population of just 94 students. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (94.68%) and extremely high rate of students (94.68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools like White Bear North Campus Senior, HOPE Community Academy High School, New Century School Secondary, and Aim Academy of Science & Technology, Universal Academy Middle/High has a much more homogeneous student population. This suggests the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged and racially concentrated community within the White Bear Lake School District, Hope Community Academy, New Century School, and Aim Academy of Science & Technology districts.

The school's performance on the MCA-III standardized tests is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in math and science, with a proficiency rate of just 27.4% in MCA-III Math compared to the state average of 45.47%. This underperformance on standardized tests, combined with the school's high rates of poverty and racial homogeneity, suggests Universal Academy Middle/High may face significant challenges in providing a comprehensive and effective educational experience for its students. However, the school's unique demographic profile and location within a diverse urban area could also present opportunities for targeted interventions and innovative approaches to address the specific needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 7-10

2912 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406-8888

(651) 340-5994

District: Universal Academy Charter School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 27

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.9%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Universal Academy Middle/High ranks better than 58.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.46. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Universal Academy Middle/High:

SchoolDigger ranks Universal Academy Middle/High 226^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Universal Academy Middle/High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Universal Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Universal Academy Charter School 240^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.46	226^th	545	58.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.27	30^th	158	81.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.27	34^th	473	92.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.64	224^th	474	52.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.43	199^th	479	58.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.27	20^th	179	88.8%

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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	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	89	1	2	2	94
2024	24	0	2	1	27

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 Universal Academy Middle/High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	94	1.8	51.0	94.7
2024	27	3.3	8.0	77.8

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 Universal Academy Middle/High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	94	1.8	51.0	94.7
2024	27	3.3	8.0	77.8

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 ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Universal Academy Middle/High	Public, Charter, Alternative	7-10	2912 28th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Universal Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 340-5994	27	3	8.0	77.8%	0 (0.0%)	24 (88.9%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)		35.9	17.7		27.4		57.5	42.4	38.5	48.8	30.3	35.7	31.9
Aim Academy of Science & Technology	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	2831 12th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Aim Academy of Science & Technology	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 452-2274	169	7	22.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	167 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	7.1	4.0	3.1	16.7	7.4	42.9	12.0	12.5	28.0	20.8	6.3	12.0	8.8
Ronald McDonald House	Public, Alternative	K-12	818 Fulton St SE	Minneapolis	55414	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 331-5752	8	0			3 (37.5%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$10,644
MPS Metro DT	Public, Alternative	K-12	932 East 34th Street	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4782	31	5	6.4	61.3%	12 (38.7%)	9 (29.0%)	3 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (19.4%)								(n/a)					5.6					10.0				$72,827
Anna Westin House	Public, Alternative	4-12	2230 Como Ave W	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 645-5323	11	0		72.7%	7 (63.6%)	2 (18.2%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)														$13,873
MPS Metro HA	Public, Alternative	K-12	425 5th St NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-5470	30	10	3.0	16.7%	16 (53.3%)	7 (23.3%)	4 (13.3%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)														$84,214
New Century School Secondary	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 478-4535	230	8	28.7	97.4%	4 (1.7%)	224 (97.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	11.6	7.7	20.5	27.3	13.8	41.9	23.1	35.9	38.7	33.9	5.1	16.1	10.0
River Bend Educational Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	1510 Glenwood Ave S	Minneapolis	55405	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-2884	67	17	4.0	82.1%	7 (10.4%)	41 (61.2%)	6 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (14.9%)								(n/a)			0.0		15.7			9.1		20.0			16.7	$59,209
Metro Deaf School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1125 Energy Park Drive	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Metro Deaf School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 224-3995	141	30	4.7	61.0%	54 (38.3%)	44 (31.2%)	20 (14.2%)	17 (12.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)		9.1	33.3	10.0	15.9		0.0	46.7		20.0	40.0		33.3	$72,094
Mps Metro C	Public, Alternative	K-12	3012 West 44th Street	Minneapolis	55410	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-5470	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$4,606

Frequently Asked Questions about Universal Academy Middle/High

What is the racial makeup of Universal Academy Middle/High?

Students at Universal Academy Middle/High are 89% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Universal Academy Middle/High in?

Universal Academy Charter School

How many students attend Universal Academy Middle/High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 27 students attended Universal Academy Middle/High.

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