Team Academy

Team Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Waseca, Minnesota. With a total enrollment of 102 students, the school stands out for its diverse student population and small class sizes, but struggles with consistently low academic performance compared to state averages.

Team Academy serves a predominantly low-income community, with 77.45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's small student-teacher ratio of 8:1, its test scores on the MCA-III assessments are significantly lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 45.45% in math and 23.53% to 40% in reading. The school's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger suggests it is consistently underperforming compared to other Minnesota elementary schools.

The diverse racial makeup of Team Academy, with 51.96% White, 40.2% Hispanic, and 4.9% African American students, highlights the need for equitable educational opportunities. The school's academic challenges, coupled with the high poverty rates of its student population, suggest a complex set of factors that require a comprehensive approach to address the root causes and ensure all students receive a high-quality education.