Middle Schools in Level Up Academy

The Level Up Academy district in Minnesota is home to two middle schools: Level Up Academy Middle School and Level Up Academy Virtual Middle. While the schools share a district, they differ significantly in their student populations, academic performance, and school environments.

Level Up Academy Middle School has a larger student body of 58 students, with a more diverse racial makeup compared to the 11-student Level Up Academy Virtual Middle. However, both schools struggle with low academic performance, scoring significantly below the state averages in math, reading, and science proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While the virtual school has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 4.1, compared to 13.4 at the traditional middle school, this has not translated into better academic outcomes. According to the SchoolDigger rankings, Level Up Academy Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom third of Minnesota middle schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5. The virtual school does not have any historical ranking data available. Overall, the data suggests that the Level Up Academy middle schools face significant challenges in improving academic performance and supporting their students' educational needs.