Team Academy

Summary:

Team Academy is a small public charter elementary school in Waseca, Minnesota, serving around 102 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a predominantly White (52%) and Hispanic (40%) student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Team Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with very low academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state averages in both math and reading across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.83% of all students were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. Team Academy's performance is particularly low for White students, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Minnesota elementary schools. However, the school performs relatively better for students of low socioeconomic status, ranking in the top 40-50% of schools in this category.

Compared to the nearby public schools, such as Jefferson Elementary, Medford Elementary, and the schools in the Owatonna Public School District, Team Academy generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. The unique challenges faced by Team Academy, such as its small size, high poverty rates, and low academic performance, suggest that the school may require additional support and resources to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

220 17th Ave NE
Waseca, MN 56093-0640

(507) 833-8326

District: Team Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
735^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,333

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

Hispanic:

42.7%

African American:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Team Academy ranks worse than 83.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Hispanic (42.7%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Team Academy is 8.1. (See more...)

Compare Team Academy employs 12.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Team Academy is $14,333.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Team Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Team Academy 394^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Team Academy

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Rank History for all students at Team Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	66.50	245^th	756	67.6%
2007	75.89	129^th	777	83.4%
2008	40.87	587^th	781	24.8%
2010	61.23	363^rd	803	54.8%
2011	84.55	48^th	814	94.1%
2012	49.46	527^th	820	35.7%
2013	23.10	695^th	824	15.7%
2014	23.94	698^th	826	15.5%
2015	8.56	768^th	840	8.6%
2016	16.77	737^th	848	13.1%
2017	29.46	676^th	853	20.8%
2018	39.38	601^st	847	29.0%
2019	23.16	706^th	870	18.9%
2021	9.31	773^rd	869	11.0%
2022	17.14	723^rd	858	15.7%
2023	25.72	649^th	845	23.2%
2024	18.15	735^th	881	16.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Team Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.77	135^th	728	81.5%
2019	58.85	303^rd	740	59.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Team Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.54	506^th	774	34.6%
2019	22.20	653^rd	787	17.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Team Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.29	701^st	798	12.2%
2022	42.66	541^st	808	33.0%

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Rank History for White students at Team Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	31.87	557^th	712	21.8%
2019	16.54	673^rd	722	6.8%
2021	5.51	700^th	710	1.4%

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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 Team Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	40	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	41
2006	69	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	72
2007	112	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	119
2008	116	3	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	136
2009	112	4	0	32	2	n/a	n/a	150
2010	97	4	0	34	1	n/a	n/a	136
2011	107	3	2	36	0	2	1	151
2012	102	3	2	38	0	0	3	148
2013	95	2	3	39	0	0	5	144
2014	84	2	4	37	0	0	9	136
2015	86	5	2	40	0	0	5	138
2016	80	2	2	34	0	0	2	120
2017	77	3	0	31	0	0	1	112
2018	77	7	0	41	0	0	3	128
2019	75	6	0	45	0	0	2	128
2020	62	4	1	49	0	0	4	120
2021	49	6	1	36	0	0	3	95
2022	56	5	1	45	0	0	2	109
2023	53	5	1	41	0	0	2	102
2024	49	6	1	44	0	0	3	103

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 Team Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	41	4.0	10.3	9.8
2006	72	4.0	18.0	36.1
2007	119	6.3	18.9	36.1
2008	136	7.9	17.2	36
2009	150	1.1	136.4	48
2010	136	11.5	11.8	55.9
2011	151	11.9	12.5	49.7
2012	148	12.0	12.3	57.4
2013	144	12.9	11.0	61.1
2014	136	12.0	11.3	69.9
2015	138	13.0	10.6	73.9
2016	120	13.0	9.2	75.8
2017	112	12.4	9.0	63.4
2018	128	12.4	10.3	64.8
2019	128	12.0	10.6	52.3
2020	120	15.0	8.0	64.2
2021	95	15.6	6.0	56.8
2022	109	12.6	8.6	60.6
2023	102	12.6	8.0	77.5
2024	103	12.6	8.1	81.6

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 Team Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	41	4.0	10.3	9.8
2006	72	4.0	18.0	36.1
2007	119	6.3	18.9	36.1
2008	136	7.9	17.2	36
2009	150	1.1	136.4	48
2010	136	11.5	11.8	55.9
2011	151	11.9	12.5	49.7
2012	148	12.0	12.3	57.4
2013	144	12.9	11.0	61.1
2014	136	12.0	11.3	69.9
2015	138	13.0	10.6	73.9
2016	120	13.0	9.2	75.8
2017	112	12.4	9.0	63.4
2018	128	12.4	10.3	64.8
2019	128	12.0	10.6	52.3
2020	120	15.0	8.0	64.2
2021	95	15.6	6.0	56.8
2022	109	12.6	8.6	60.6
2023	102	12.6	8.0	77.5
2024	103	12.6	8.1	81.6

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 Team Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,333

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Team Academy

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 706^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 649^th of 845 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Team Academy)	21.7	47.4	25.6%
3rd Grade Math (Team Academy)	21.7	47.4	25.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Team Academy)	21.7	31.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Team Academy)	21.7	31.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Team Academy)	57.1	20	37.1%
4th Grade Math (Team Academy)	57.1	20	37.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	56.4	7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Team Academy)	35.7	20	15.7%
4th Grade Reading (Team Academy)	35.7	20	15.7%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	49.6	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Team Academy)	40	0	40%
5th Grade Math (Team Academy)	40	0	40%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Team Academy)	65	20	45%
5th Grade Reading (Team Academy)	65	20	45%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Team Academy)	45	10	35%
5th Grade Science (Team Academy)	45	10	35%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Team Academy)	22.2	27.3	5.1%
6th Grade Math (Team Academy)	22.2	27.3	5.1%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Team Academy)	38.9	54.6	15.7%
6th Grade Reading (Team Academy)	38.9	54.6	15.7%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	128	102	20.3%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	45	41	8.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	53	29.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	77.5%	25.1%

Schools Near Team Academy

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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 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 All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Team Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	220 17th Ave NE	Waseca	56093	Waseca County	Team Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 833-8326	103	13	8.1	81.6%	49 (47.6%)	6 (5.8%)	44 (42.7%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	18.2	735^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.6%		25.7	649^th of 845 public elementary schools	23.2%	86	45.5	23.5	10.0	0.0	20.8	36.4	23.5	40.0	40.0	33.3			$14,333
Hartley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	605 7th St NE	Waseca	56093	Waseca County	Waseca Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 835-2248	418	29	14.5	55.5%	310 (74.2%)	7 (1.7%)	69 (16.5%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.5%)								(n/a)	43.0				43.0	34.0				34.0			$12,318
Waseca Early Childhood	Public	PK	501 Elm Ave E	Waseca	56093	Waseca County	Waseca Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 835-5046	52	2	24.4	57.7%	42 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$3,904
Waterville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 E Paquin St	Waterville	56096	Le Sueur County	Waterville-Elysian-Morristown	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 362-4439	273	20	13.7	41.0%	252 (92.3%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	59.2	382^nd of 881 public elementary schools	56.6%		44.2	537^th of 845 public elementary schools	36.4%	155	61.7	53.2			57.5	57.5	42.6			50.0			$12,980
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton El.Em.	Public	PK, KG-6	110 E 3rd St.	Janesville	56048	Waseca County	Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 234-5181	324	29	11.3	32.4%	289 (89.2%)	5 (1.5%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.3%)	76	185^th of 881 public elementary schools	79.0%		69.5	259^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.3%	74	71.8	62.8	68.8	70.3	68.3	46.2	44.2	68.8	73.0	58.1	58.3	58.3	$13,369
Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Meadow Ln	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 444-8400	560	33	16.8	67.9%	294 (52.5%)	60 (10.7%)	160 (28.6%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.5%)	31.8	643^rd of 881 public elementary schools	27.0%		28.7	631^st of 845 public elementary schools	25.3%	12	50.0	43.2	26.8		40.0	44.1	33.3	42.3		39.6	25.4	25.4	$13,994
Owatonna Ecse	Public	PK	338 E Main St	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 444-8040	107	16	6.6	63.6%	84 (78.5%)	7 (6.5%)	14 (13.1%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)													$3,535
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	423 14th St. NE	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 444-8300	484	38	12.6	44.2%	383 (79.1%)	15 (3.1%)	55 (11.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	57.6	413^th of 881 public elementary schools	53.1%		65.2	304^th of 845 public elementary schools	64.0%	109	74.4	54.0	42.5		57.4	48.8	44.7	58.8		50.8	37.5	37.5	$12,662
Medford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	750 2nd Ave SE	Medford	55049	Steele County	Medford Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 214-6312	491	33	14.7	40.5%	403 (82.1%)	2 (0.4%)	76 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	49	503^rd of 881 public elementary schools	42.9%		49.3	493^rd of 845 public elementary schools	41.7%	10	59.4	41.4	41.3	42.7	46.1	44.3	45.8	50.0	45.6	46.5	41.3	41.3	$9,456
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-6	747 Havana Rd	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 444-8100	609	38	16.1	36.0%	502 (82.4%)	11 (1.8%)	71 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	63	339^th of 881 public elementary schools	61.5%		68.9	266^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.5%	73	71.6	72.0	54.3		65.7	50.5	49.5	58.1		52.8	30.2	30.2	$11,280

Frequently Asked Questions about Team Academy

What is the racial makeup of Team Academy?

Students at Team Academy are 48% White, 43% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Team Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Team Academy.

Is Team Academy a good school?

Team Academy ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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