Twin Cities International Schools

Summary:

Twin Cities International Schools is a public charter elementary school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 606 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out for its unique student demographics and academic performance compared to nearby schools in the area.

Twin Cities International Schools has an extremely homogeneous student population, with 100% of its students being African American for the past three school years. This is in stark contrast to the more diverse racial compositions of nearby schools like Hall Academy Elementary, Bethune Elementary, and Best Academy. Academically, Twin Cities International Schools consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below the state and Minneapolis Public School District averages across all grades and subjects.

However, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, is relatively stronger compared to other Minnesota elementary schools. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty community, with over 96% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's lack of racial diversity and consistently low academic performance are areas of concern that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401-8888

(612) 821-6470

District: Twin Cities International Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
757^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,272

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 606

Racial breakdown:

African American:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Twin Cities International Schools ranks worse than 85.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Cities International Schools is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Twin Cities International Schools employs 42.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Cities International Schools is $7,272.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Twin Cities International Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Cities International Schools 757^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Twin Cities International Schools in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Twin Cities International Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Cities International Schools 405^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Twin Cities International Schools

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Rank History for all students at Twin Cities International Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	30.67	665^th	870	23.6%
2021	10.33	764^th	869	12.1%
2022	18.97	708^th	858	17.5%
2023	13.36	732^nd	845	13.4%
2024	15.90	757^th	881	14.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Twin Cities International Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	73.72	28^th	239	88.3%
2021	39.78	102^nd	175	41.7%
2022	63.75	53^rd	256	79.3%
2023	39.42	167^th	276	39.5%
2024	44.15	157^th	303	48.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Twin Cities International Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.84	337^th	524	35.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Twin Cities International Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	58.59	304^th	740	58.9%
2021	29.66	521^st	683	23.7%
2022	46.64	363^rd	663	45.2%
2023	26.66	609^th	774	21.3%
2024	30.54	595^th	793	25.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Twin Cities International Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	35.22	580^th	787	26.3%
2021	6.35	733^rd	783	6.4%
2022	13.27	701^st	799	12.3%
2023	10.90	703^rd	787	10.7%
2024	15.24	700^th	809	13.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Twin Cities International Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	26.08	640^th	798	19.8%
2021	15.31	674^th	784	14.0%
2022	25.60	637^th	808	21.2%
2023	16.48	679^th	799	15.0%
2024	16.66	703^rd	826	14.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Twin Cities International Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	74.83	51^st	283	82.0%
2021	45.20	120^th	227	47.1%
2022	57.41	104^th	282	63.1%
2023	44.14	143^rd	279	48.7%
2024	45.54	162^nd	310	47.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Twin Cities International Schools

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Year	African American	Two or More Races	Total
2019	569	0	569
2020	587	0	587
2021	576	0	576
2022	534	2	536
2023	606	0	606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Twin Cities International Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	569	n/a	n/a	98.1
2020	587	37.0	15.8	98.5
2021	576	32.0	18.0	96.5
2022	536	36.0	14.8	96.8
2023	606	42.6	14.2	98.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Twin Cities International Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	569	n/a	n/a	98.1
2020	587	37.0	15.8	98.5
2021	576	32.0	18.0	96.5
2022	536	36.0	14.8	96.8
2023	606	42.6	14.2	98.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Twin Cities International Schools

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,272

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Cities International Schools

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 665^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 732^nd of 845 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Twin Cities International Schools)	58.6	34	24.7%
3rd Grade Math (Twin Cities International Schools)	58.6	34	24.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Twin Cities International Schools)	37.1	19.8	17.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Twin Cities International Schools)	37.1	19.8	17.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Twin Cities International Schools)	57.8	36.2	21.6%
4th Grade Math (Twin Cities International Schools)	57.8	36.2	21.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Twin Cities International Schools)	35.6	29.5	6.1%
4th Grade Reading (Twin Cities International Schools)	35.6	29.5	6.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	569	606	6.5%
African American	569	606	6.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.1%	98.5%	0.4%

Schools Near Twin Cities International Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Twin Cities International Schools	Public, Charter	K-5	277 12th Ave N	Minneapolis	55401	Hennepin County	Twin Cities International Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 821-6470	606	43	14.2	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	606 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.9	757^th of 881 public elementary schools	14.1%		13.4	732^nd of 845 public elementary schools	13.4%	25	39.4	41.3	17.1				32.7	21.2	21.1	34.6				25.6	14.8		14.8	$7,272
SET Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 722-2555	331	3	99.6	98.2%	0 (0.0%)	328 (99.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.3	433^rd of 881 public elementary schools	50.9%		53.3	436^th of 845 public elementary schools	48.4%	3	58.1	48.8	38.7				49.2	48.9	51.1	61.9				54.1	38.7		38.7
Online SET Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(612) 722-2555	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hall Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1601 Aldrich Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-2650	206	18	11.6	92.2%	31 (15.0%)	129 (62.6%)	9 (4.4%)	14 (6.8%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.7%)	5.1	840^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.7%		4.3	805^th of 845 public elementary schools	4.7%	35	19.4	25.9	0.0				15.1	16.1	15.4	13.3				14.9	7.1		7.1	$22,236
Bethune Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	919 Emerson Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-2550	276	29	9.5	89.5%	30 (10.9%)	199 (72.1%)	19 (6.9%)	7 (2.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	3	865^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.8%		3	830^th of 845 public elementary schools	1.8%	35	7.1	12.2	4.7				7.9	10.3	9.8	16.3				12.2	7.0		7.0	$19,747
Wakanda Virtual Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1300 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Best Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(612) 876-4105	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	8.5	806^th of 881 public elementary schools	8.5%					(n/a)	13.3	15.8	0.0	8.7	0.0		8.0	16.7	21.1	21.1	39.1	21.4		23.2	15.8		15.4
Best Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1300 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Best Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 381-9743	617	41	14.9	95.6%	1 (0.2%)	589 (95.5%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	17.5	742^nd of 881 public elementary schools	15.8%		19.3	693^rd of 845 public elementary schools	18.0%	49	25.5	40.0	8.0	5.3	38.6	12.0	20.9	21.6	34.0	29.4	50.0	44.4	31.4	35.3	10.0	9.8	9.9	$18,702
Mastery School	Public, Charter	K-5	1301 7th Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Best Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 876-4105	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MPS Online K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(612) 668-0726	121	14	8.4	86.8%	14 (11.6%)	59 (48.8%)	11 (9.1%)	7 (5.8%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (20.7%)								(n/a)							6.3							13.3
Las Estrellas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 University Ave NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1130	336	27	12.2	75.0%	59 (17.6%)	31 (9.2%)	233 (69.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	5.8	832^nd of 881 public elementary schools	5.6%		4.8	803^rd of 845 public elementary schools	5.0%	29	25.0	9.6	5.8				13.5	26.9	9.4	11.5				15.9	5.8		5.8	$22,850

Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Cities International Schools

Is Twin Cities International Schools a good school?

Twin Cities International Schools ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Twin Cities International Schools?

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Twin Cities International Schools.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Cities International Schools?

Students at Twin Cities International Schools are 100% African American.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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