Spero Academy

The Spero Academy district in Minnesota operates two elementary schools, Spero Academy and Spero Academy Brooklyn Park, both of which serve students from diverse backgrounds but struggle with low academic performance compared to state averages.

Neither school stands out as a clear standout, as both are ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with Spero Academy ranked 709 out of 881 and Spero Academy Brooklyn Park ranked 826 out of 881. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state, with Spero Academy's overall Math proficiency at 25.97% and Reading proficiency at 26.92%, while Spero Academy Brooklyn Park's overall Math and Reading proficiency were both just 17.86%. These low test scores suggest the Spero Academy district is struggling to provide quality education to its diverse student populations, which include high percentages of African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students.

Despite the small student-teacher ratios of 5.8 at Spero Academy and 6.9 at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park, the schools have not been able to translate this advantage into improved academic outcomes. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, 43.79% at Spero Academy and 55.77% at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park, indicate that the schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, which may contribute to the low performance. Overall, the data suggests the Spero Academy district needs to implement significant improvements and interventions to support the academic success of its students.