SET Academy Middle

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SET Academy Middle ranks 322 nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

SET Academy Middle is a public charter middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota that serves 150 students in grades 6-8, with an overwhelmingly high percentage of African American students ranging from 98.67% to 100% over the past few years.

Academically, SET Academy Middle has struggled, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota middle schools with proficiency rates on state tests well below state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.82% of students were proficient in Math and 42.11% were proficient in Reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85% respectively. However, the school performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, such as ranking 37th out of 179 Minnesota middle schools for African American students in Math and 8th out of 158 for English Language Learners in Math. The school also serves a very low-income student population, with over 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools like Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield, Venture Academy Middle School, and Northeast Middle, which have more diverse student populations and generally perform better academically, SET Academy Middle's struggles suggest the school may need to implement more comprehensive and sustained improvement strategies to address its challenges, which likely stem from the significant socioeconomic factors facing its student community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411-8888

(612) 722-2555

District: Metro Schools Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,857

Student/teacher ratio: 27.1

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.7%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Pacific Islander:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details SET Academy Middle ranks worse than 59.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.7%), Hispanic (0.7%), Pacific Islander (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at SET Academy Middle is 27.1. (See more...)

Compare SET Academy Middle employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at SET Academy Middle is $15,857.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

SET Academy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks SET Academy Middle 322^nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See SET Academy Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Metro Schools Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Metro Schools Charter 284^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for SET Academy Middle

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Rank History for all students at SET Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2017	3.00	503^rd	523	3.8%
2018	2.72	502^nd	518	3.1%
2019	3.93	515^th	533	3.4%
2021	7.55	490^th	521	6.0%
2022	5.79	498^th	520	4.2%
2023	47.45	279^th	529	47.3%
2024	42.60	322^nd	545	40.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at SET Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	38.16	60^th	109	45.0%
2019	30.01	101^st	120	15.8%
2021	74.37	8^th	102	92.2%
2022	51.96	40^th	130	69.2%
2023	71.86	12^th	133	91.0%
2024	85.20	8^th	158	94.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at SET Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	6.64	386^th	401	3.7%
2019	11.05	395^th	415	4.8%
2021	18.22	359^th	399	10.0%
2022	12.27	381^st	404	5.7%
2023	63.49	125^th	459	72.8%
2024	62.61	133^rd	473	71.9%

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Rank History for Female students at SET Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.44	428^th	436	1.8%
2019	3.56	430^th	439	2.1%
2021	10.77	409^th	443	7.7%
2022	8.04	440^th	467	5.8%
2023	37.94	305^th	455	33.0%
2024	32.52	335^th	474	29.3%

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Rank History for Male students at SET Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.82	429^th	438	2.1%
2019	3.91	446^th	454	1.8%
2021	6.61	421^st	437	3.7%
2022	4.15	470^th	476	1.3%
2024	54.82	206^th	479	57.0%

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Rank History for African American students at SET Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	17.16	123^rd	137	10.2%
2019	20.87	127^th	148	14.2%
2021	26.99	114^th	141	19.1%
2022	17.68	150^th	162	7.4%
2023	69.66	33^rd	164	79.9%
2024	72.04	37^th	179	79.3%

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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 SET Academy Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Total
2015	0	0	0	0	0
2016	0	91	0	0	91
2017	0	88	0	0	88
2018	0	134	0	0	134
2019	0	116	0	0	116
2020	1	110	0	0	111
2021	0	105	0	0	105
2022	0	123	1	0	124
2023	0	148	1	1	150

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 SET Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	0	5.0	0.0	n/a
2016	91	8.0	11.3	96.7
2017	88	4.0	21.9	85.2
2018	134	1.2	109.8	97.8
2019	116	2.2	52.0	43.1
2020	111	5.3	20.8	97.3
2021	105	3.7	28.1	97.1
2022	124	6.3	19.4	97.6
2023	150	5.5	27.1	97.3

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 SET Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	0	5.0	0.0	n/a
2016	91	8.0	11.3	96.7
2017	88	4.0	21.9	85.2
2018	134	1.2	109.8	97.8
2019	116	2.2	52.0	43.1
2020	111	5.3	20.8	97.3
2021	105	3.7	28.1	97.1
2022	124	6.3	19.4	97.6
2023	150	5.5	27.1	97.3

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 SET Academy Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,857

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on SET Academy Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 515^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 279^th of 529 Middle schools	43.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (SET Academy Middle)	12.2	13.3	1.1%
7th Grade Math (Metro Schools Charter)	12.2	13.3	1.1%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (SET Academy Middle)	24.4	46.2	21.8%
7th Grade Reading (Metro Schools Charter)	24.4	46.2	21.8%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (SET Academy Middle)	17.7	64.7	47.1%
8th Grade Math (Metro Schools Charter)	17.7	64.7	47.1%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (SET Academy Middle)	20.4	40.9	20.5%
8th Grade Reading (Metro Schools Charter)	20.4	40.9	20.5%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (SET Academy Middle)	6.4	6.3	0.1%
8th Grade Science (Metro Schools Charter)	6.4	6.3	0.1%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	116	150	29.3%
African American	116	148	27.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.1%	97.3%	54.2%

Schools Near SET Academy Middle

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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 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 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
SET Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 722-2555	150	6	27.1	97.3%	0 (0.0%)	148 (98.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42.6	322^nd of 545 public middle schools	40.9%		47.4	279^th of 529 public middle schools	47.3%	43		4.6	21.4	42.1	21.8		47.2	6.7	56.0	42.1		25.0	25.0	$15,857
MN International Middle Chr School	Public, Charter	6-8	277 12th Ave N	Minneapolis	55401	Hennepin County	Twin Cities International Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 821-6470	318	14	22.7	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	318 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.8	465^th of 545 public middle schools	14.7%		13.5	470^th of 529 public middle schools	11.2%	5		10.6	16.4	11.6	12.8		42.0	18.2	30.4	30.2		9.8	9.8	$26,362
Banaadir Academy	Public, Charter	5-6	1201 Bryant Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 326-7200	50	4	11.3	98.0%	0 (0.0%)	50 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	4.4			2.4	42.1	39.1			40.5	5.3		5.3	$23,754
Franklin Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1501 Aldrich Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-2600	287	21	13.6	89.2%	26 (9.1%)	188 (65.5%)	33 (11.5%)	5 (1.7%)	12 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.7%)	8.5	513^th of 545 public middle schools	5.9%		9.6	488^th of 529 public middle schools	7.8%	25		8.5	6.9	13.7	9.5		15.2	12.8	13.5	13.9		12.3	12.3	$16,130
Anwatin Middle	Public	6-8	256 Upton Ave S	Minneapolis	55405	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-2450	320	16	19.6	80.6%	58 (18.1%)	157 (49.1%)	33 (10.3%)	31 (9.7%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.7%)	6.6	523^rd of 545 public middle schools	4.0%		12.6	474^th of 529 public middle schools	10.4%	49		10.2	7.1	3.6	7.0		17.0	12.5	13.7	14.6		5.3	5.3	$16,954
KIPP Legacy Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	2620 Russell Ave. North	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	KIPP Minnesota Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 402-7441	4	0	6.4		0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Andersen Middle	Public	6-8	1098 Andersen Lane	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4200	872	43	20.4	71.4%	211 (24.2%)	164 (18.8%)	405 (46.4%)	12 (1.4%)	33 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.4%)	19.3	456^th of 545 public middle schools	16.3%		19	440^th of 529 public middle schools	16.8%	16		17.5	17.4	26.2	20.0		28.5	26.0	24.3	26.4		12.1	12.1
Aurora Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	2103 E 26th St	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Aurora Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 200-9590	184	12	15.0	88.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	184 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6	525^th of 545 public middle schools	3.7%		4.5	519^th of 529 public middle schools	1.9%	6	2.2	0.0	2.0	2.3	1.6	20.0	16.3	11.8	25.0	18.0	4.4	0.0	2.3	$10,045
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield	Public, Charter	8	3500 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Hiawatha Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 353-4324	139	7	18.6	85.6%	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.9%)	128 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	8.2	516^th of 545 public middle schools	5.3%		23.7	419^th of 529 public middle schools	20.8%	97				14.1	14.1				14.3	14.3		1.3	1.3	$15,490
Venture Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3800 Pleasant Ave	Minneapolis	55409	Hennepin County	Venture Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 345-9040	80	7	11.1	98.8%	2 (2.5%)	27 (33.8%)	37 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.0%)	3	544^th of 545 public middle schools	0.2%		4.3	520^th of 529 public middle schools	1.7%	24		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		3.7	0.0	8.9	4.9		0.0	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about SET Academy Middle

What district is SET Academy Middle in?

Metro Schools Charter

What is the racial makeup of SET Academy Middle?

Students at SET Academy Middle are 99% African American.

How many students attend SET Academy Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended SET Academy Middle.

Is SET Academy Middle a good school?

SET Academy Middle ranks 322^nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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