Summary:
Aim Academy of Science & Technology is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-10 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American, with 98.6% of students identifying as such, and it serves a high-poverty community with 99.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Aim Academy of Science & Technology is struggling significantly, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science that are far below the state averages. The school ranks 502 out of 529 Minnesota middle schools, placing it in the bottom 5% of middle schools in the state, and it is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance. This underperformance is evident across all tested grades, with the highest math proficiency rate being 9.38% in grade 7, compared to the state average of 39.7%, and the highest reading proficiency rate being 22.22% in grade 8, compared to the state average of 44.77%.
The data highlights the urgent need for Aim Academy of Science & Technology to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the significant academic deficiencies and improve student outcomes. Strategies focused on improving instructional quality, providing additional academic support, and addressing the unique needs of the student population should be a priority to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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