Skyline Math and Science Academy

Summary:

Skyline Math and Science Academy is a public charter elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 218 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a 100% African American student population and consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to state and district averages.

Skyline Math and Science Academy faces several challenges. It has an extremely high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's student-teacher ratio has also fluctuated significantly, ranging from 12.3 to 31.1 students per teacher. In contrast, nearby schools like Pratt Elementary, Seward Elementary, and Universal Academy Elementary generally outperform Skyline in academic achievement and have more racially diverse student populations.

The data suggests that Skyline Math and Science Academy is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and significant interventions and support may be needed to improve the school's academic outcomes and educational opportunities. The school's lack of racial diversity and consistently low performance compared to nearby schools serving similar student demographics raise questions about the educational opportunities available to students of color in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

2600 26th Ave S Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55406-4527

(612) 200-9916

District: Skyline Math and Science Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
868^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,539

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Skyline Math and Science Academy ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skyline Math and Science Academy is 17. (See more...)

Compare Skyline Math and Science Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyline Math and Science Academy is $15,539.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyline Math and Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyline Math and Science Academy 868^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Skyline Math and Science Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Skyline Math and Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyline Math and Science Academy 457^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Skyline Math and Science Academy

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Rank History for all students at Skyline Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	1.76	862^nd	870	0.9%
2021	3.41	843^rd	869	3.0%
2022	6.92	786^th	858	8.4%
2023	3.08	825^th	845	2.4%
2024	2.73	868^th	881	1.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Skyline Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	17.78	232^nd	239	2.9%
2021	43.35	86^th	175	50.9%
2022	37.49	163^rd	256	36.3%
2023	18.48	262^nd	276	5.1%
2024	23.70	263^rd	303	13.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyline Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	4.09	734^th	740	0.8%
2021	10.16	651^st	683	4.7%
2022	18.05	588^th	663	11.3%
2023	6.64	746^th	774	3.6%
2024	5.68	778^th	793	1.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Skyline Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	4.61	756^th	787	3.9%
2021	2.94	767^th	783	2.0%
2022	9.01	726^th	799	9.1%
2023	2.70	778^th	787	1.1%
2024	3.37	795^th	809	1.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Skyline Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	0.87	797^th	798	0.1%
2021	5.44	744^th	784	5.1%
2022	5.41	764^th	808	5.4%
2023	4.83	768^th	799	3.9%
2024	2.05	820^th	826	0.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Skyline Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	13.41	271^st	283	4.2%
2021	17.14	208^th	227	8.4%
2022	28.12	216^th	282	23.4%
2023	13.70	260^th	279	6.8%
2024	11.82	293^rd	310	5.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Skyline Math and Science Academy

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Year	African American	Total
2019	218	218
2020	187	187
2021	239	239
2022	233	233
2023	218	218
2024	188	188

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 Skyline Math and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	218	15.8	13.7	88.1
2020	187	12.2	15.2	93
2021	239	19.3	12.3	95.8
2022	233	17.3	13.4	91
2023	218	7.0	31.1	93.6
2024	188	11.0	17.0	89.4

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 Skyline Math and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	218	15.8	13.7	88.1
2020	187	12.2	15.2	93
2021	239	19.3	12.3	95.8
2022	233	17.3	13.4	91
2023	218	7.0	31.1	93.6
2024	188	11.0	17.0	89.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Skyline Math and Science Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,539

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyline Math and Science Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 862^nd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 825^th of 845 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	4.4	0	4.4%
3rd Grade Math (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	4.4	0	4.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	8.7	8.7
3rd Grade Reading (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	8.7	8.7
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	13.8	9.7	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	13.8	9.7	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	10.3	13.3	3%
4th Grade Reading (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	10.3	13.3	3%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	4	0	4%
5th Grade Math (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	4	0	4%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	36	9.1	26.9%
5th Grade Reading (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	36	9.1	26.9%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	0	0
5th Grade Science (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	0	0
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	0	0
6th Grade Math (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	0	0
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	30.8	26.3	4.5%
6th Grade Reading (Skyline Math and Science Academy)	30.8	26.3	4.5%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	218
African American	218	218
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.1%	93.6%	5.5%

Schools Near Skyline Math and Science Academy

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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
Skyline Math and Science Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2600 26th Ave S Suite 100	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Skyline Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 200-9916	188	11	17.0	89.4%	0 (0.0%)	188 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.7	868^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.1	825^th of 845 public elementary schools	2.4%	43	0.0	5.0	5.3	0.0			2.4	3.6	10.0	15.8	16.7			10.6	10.5		10.5	$15,539
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	2526 27th Ave. South	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 729-9140	89	7	12.1	89.9%	11 (12.4%)	51 (57.3%)	19 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	2.8	866^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.7%		11.4	748^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.5%	118	0.0		0.0	6.3			1.9	0.0		0.0	17.7			5.8	0.0		0.0	$30,273
Aurora Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	2103 E 26th St	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Aurora Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 870-3891	239	17	14.2	80.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	238 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	845^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.1%		5.8	794^th of 845 public elementary schools	6.0%	51	25.5	15.6					20.7	8.5	11.1					9.8				$22,879
Universal Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2912 28th Ave.	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Universal Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 340-5994	423	21	20.0	82.0%	1 (0.2%)	411 (97.2%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	43.6	555^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.0%		19.1	695^th of 845 public elementary schools	17.8%	140	43.6	57.5	21.1	16.3			36.1	40.7	50.0	52.6	52.4			48.4	47.2		47.2	$12,398
Seward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2309 28th Ave South	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4950	557	43	12.9	56.7%	216 (38.8%)	188 (33.8%)	43 (7.7%)	23 (4.1%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.8%)	23.2	708^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.6%		27.3	639^th of 845 public elementary schools	24.4%	69	31.0	20.2	23.1				24.8	37.2	22.9	46.2				35.8	36.3		36.3
Sullivan Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	3100 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-5000	598	54	11.0	84.4%	79 (13.2%)	391 (65.4%)	48 (8.0%)	7 (1.2%)	28 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.5%)	11	786^th of 881 public elementary schools	10.8%		7.6	779^th of 845 public elementary schools	7.8%	7	27.1	20.4	12.1	13.6	7.3	7.9	14.3	28.6	20.4	29.8	23.5	7.2	10.1	19.0	16.1	12.1	13.9	$19,672
Anishinabe Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3100 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-0880	235	18	12.9	88.9%	7 (3.0%)	24 (10.2%)	12 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	150 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (17.4%)	2.7	869^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.4%		2.2	838^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.8%	31	4.4	10.3	0.0				5.1	13.0	12.8	7.7				10.9	5.4		5.4	$19,469
Bdote Learning Center	Public, Charter	K-8	3216 E 29th Street	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Bdote Learning Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 729-9266	83	7	11.2	97.6%	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	2.6	870^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.2%		1.3	844^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.1%	26		0.0		0.0			0.0		0.0		20.0			10.8				$27,837
Prekindergarten South	Public	PK	3017 East 31st Street	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4757	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																		$4,606
Lirio Montessori	Public, Charter	PK-K	3015 13th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minnesota Wildflower Montessori School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 293-5314	3	0	12.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$60,173

Frequently Asked Questions about Skyline Math and Science Academy

How many students attend Skyline Math and Science Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Skyline Math and Science Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Skyline Math and Science Academy?

Students at Skyline Math and Science Academy are 100% African American.

Is Skyline Math and Science Academy a good school?

Skyline Math and Science Academy ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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