Excell Academy Charter

Excell Academy Charter is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 510 students. The school faces significant academic challenges, with student performance well below state averages in math, reading, and science proficiency. Excell Academy Charter has a predominantly African American student population (91.96%) and an extremely high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (95.49%), indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community.

Academically, Excell Academy Charter struggles, with only 7.55% of students proficient or better in math, 22.56% in reading, and 5.43% in science, compared to state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates range from 2.44% in 8th grade to 14.89% in 3rd grade, while reading proficiency varies from 6.38% in 3rd grade to 38.10% in 8th grade. Excell Academy Charter has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data suggests that Excell Academy Charter faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, which may be exacerbated by the school's high poverty rates and lack of racial diversity. Addressing these issues will likely require comprehensive interventions and support from the Excell Academy Charter district to improve student outcomes and ensure the school can better serve its community.