KIPP North Star Academy

Summary:

KIPP North Star Academy is a public charter middle school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 194 students in grades 5-8, with a predominantly African American student population of 88.66%.

Despite being part of the KIPP Minnesota Charter School District, KIPP North Star Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, with significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state averages and nearby public schools like The FAIR School - Crystal, Columbia Academy, and Robbinsdale Middle. The school serves a student population that is overwhelmingly low-income, with 94.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in improving student outcomes.

KIPP North Star Academy's performance has remained consistently low over the years, with the school receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the bottom 5-10% of all middle schools in Minnesota. The challenges faced by KIPP North Star Academy appear to be reflective of broader issues within the KIPP Minnesota Charter School District, which is ranked 455 out of 463 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan to address the systemic factors contributing to the district's and school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

5034 Oliver Ave.N
Minneapolis, MN 55430-8888

(612) 287-9700

District: KIPP Minnesota Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
520^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,508

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.7%

Hispanic:

8.8%

American Indian:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP North Star Academy ranks worse than 95.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.7%), Hispanic (8.8%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP North Star Academy is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare KIPP North Star Academy employs 14.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP North Star Academy is $23,508.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP North Star Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP North Star Academy 520^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See KIPP North Star Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

KIPP Minnesota Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Minnesota Charter School 455^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP North Star Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	14.84	422^nd	478	11.7%
2012	18.56	405^th	469	13.6%
2013	21.56	409^th	488	16.2%
2014	17.87	424^th	490	13.5%
2015	8.84	467^th	516	9.5%
2016	14.46	444^th	508	12.6%
2017	20.47	437^th	523	16.4%
2018	25.20	416^th	518	19.7%
2019	15.46	462^nd	533	13.3%
2021	3.34	515^th	521	1.2%
2022	5.14	504^th	520	3.1%
2023	5.70	512^th	529	3.2%
2024	7.17	520^th	545	4.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	26.52	206^th	253	18.6%
2019	11.32	275^th	282	2.5%
2021	12.13	246^th	260	5.4%
2023	22.28	258^th	298	13.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.87	254^th	401	36.7%
2019	31.72	307^th	415	26.0%
2021	7.02	393^rd	399	1.5%
2022	7.76	399^th	404	1.2%
2023	10.33	442^nd	459	3.7%
2024	14.58	434^th	473	8.2%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	25.88	359^th	436	17.7%
2019	7.69	414^th	439	5.7%
2021	3.51	437^th	443	1.4%
2022	4.64	456^th	467	2.4%
2023	5.99	439^th	455	3.5%
2024	3.90	469^th	474	1.1%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	21.01	370^th	438	15.5%
2019	21.59	378^th	454	16.7%
2021	1.77	436^th	437	0.2%
2022	5.99	459^th	476	3.6%
2023	5.29	450^th	464	3.0%
2024	13.95	427^th	479	10.9%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP North Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.34	59^th	137	56.9%
2019	37.43	89^th	148	39.9%
2021	13.89	131^st	141	7.1%
2022	16.95	153^rd	162	5.6%
2023	14.84	156^th	164	4.9%
2024	16.54	160^th	179	10.6%

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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 KIPP North Star Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	0	71	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	71
2010	2	151	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	156
2011	4	145	1	3	2	0	1	156
2012	1	158	2	2	2	0	3	168
2013	5	141	1	1	4	0	8	160
2014	4	181	1	4	2	0	7	199
2015	4	242	1	3	0	0	5	255
2016	8	198	0	4	3	0	2	215
2017	7	174	0	2	1	0	1	185
2018	3	165	0	4	0	0	1	173
2019	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2020	3	177	2	4	2	0	0	188
2021	0	201	0	2	0	0	4	207
2022	0	158	0	7	1	0	3	169
2023	1	172	0	17	3	0	1	194

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 KIPP North Star Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	71	5.0	14.2	90.1
2010	156	8.6	18.1	88.5
2011	156	8.4	18.5	88.5
2012	168	16.1	10.4	95.2
2013	160	14.2	11.2	93.8
2014	199	12.3	16.0	95
2015	255	15.0	17.0	91.8
2016	215	16.0	13.4	91.6
2017	185	14.0	13.2	91.4
2018	173	15.0	11.5	94.2
2019	0	12.0	0.0	n/a
2020	188	11.5	16.3	89.9
2021	207	15.0	13.8	87.4
2022	169	14.2	11.8	91.1
2023	194	14.6	13.2	94.3

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 KIPP North Star Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	71	5.0	14.2	90.1
2010	156	8.6	18.1	88.5
2011	156	8.4	18.5	88.5
2012	168	16.1	10.4	95.2
2013	160	14.2	11.2	93.8
2014	199	12.3	16.0	95
2015	255	15.0	17.0	91.8
2016	215	16.0	13.4	91.6
2017	185	14.0	13.2	91.4
2018	173	15.0	11.5	94.2
2019	0	12.0	0.0	n/a
2020	188	11.5	16.3	89.9
2021	207	15.0	13.8	87.4
2022	169	14.2	11.8	91.1
2023	194	14.6	13.2	94.3

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 KIPP North Star Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$23,508

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP North Star 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 462^nd of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 512^th of 529 Middle schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (KIPP North Star Academy)	14.3	8.3	6%
5th Grade Math (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	14.3	7.7	6.6%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (KIPP North Star Academy)	35.7	20	15.7%
5th Grade Reading (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	35.7	21.1	14.7%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (KIPP North Star Academy)	32.1	8.3	23.8%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	32.1	10.3	21.9%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (KIPP North Star Academy)	1.8	7.5	5.8%
6th Grade Math (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	1.8	7.5	5.8%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (KIPP North Star Academy)	21.1	17.1	4%
6th Grade Reading (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	21.1	17.1	4%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (KIPP North Star Academy)	32.7	3.1	29.6%
7th Grade Math (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	32.7	3.1	29.6%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (KIPP North Star Academy)	36.5	9.7	26.9%
7th Grade Reading (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	36.5	9.7	26.9%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (KIPP North Star Academy)	35	3.2	31.8%
8th Grade Math (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	35	3.2	31.8%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (KIPP North Star Academy)	25	18.8	6.3%
8th Grade Reading (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	25	18.8	6.3%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (KIPP North Star Academy)	32.5	0	32.5%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	32.5	0	32.5%
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	0	194

Schools Near KIPP North Star 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 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
KIPP North Star Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	5034 Oliver Ave.N	Minneapolis	55430	Hennepin County	KIPP Minnesota Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 287-9700	194	15	13.2	94.3%	1 (0.5%)	172 (88.7%)	17 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7.2	520^th of 545 public middle schools	4.6%		5.7	512^th of 529 public middle schools	3.2%	8	4.0	6.3	0.0	9.1	4.9	19.2	9.4	4.2	18.2	12.5	4.0	13.6	8.5	$23,508
Olson Middle	Public	6-8	1607 51st Ave N	Minneapolis	55430	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1640	361	24	14.9	86.1%	45 (12.5%)	192 (53.2%)	33 (9.1%)	42 (11.6%)	14 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.4%)	5.8	526^th of 545 public middle schools	3.5%		9.5	491^st of 529 public middle schools	7.2%	35		2.3	6.4	4.1	4.4		11.0	12.2	11.1	11.5		8.6	8.6	$16,762
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-8	6500 Humboldt Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55430	Hennepin County	Brooklyn Center Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 561-2120	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$4,488
Brooklyn Center Middle School	Public	6-8	6500 Humboldt Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55430	Hennepin County	Brooklyn Center Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 561-2120	365	23	15.7	84.9%	23 (6.3%)	160 (43.8%)	102 (27.9%)	51 (14.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	5.1	530^th of 545 public middle schools	2.8%		5.4	513^th of 529 public middle schools	3.0%	17		2.2	2.2	3.9	2.9		15.1	14.0	8.8	12.1		5.8	5.8	$10,267
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	4141 University Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 205-9950	281	17	16.5	89.0%	2 (0.7%)	201 (71.5%)	60 (21.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	11.5	497^th of 545 public middle schools	8.8%		23.4	423^rd of 529 public middle schools	20.0%	74	12.3	4.5	7.3	17.9	10.2	28.8	19.7	20.3	21.1	22.6	22.5	14.3	18.9
Robbinsdale Middle	Public	6-8	3730 Toledo Ave N	Robbinsdale	55422	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-4800	632	31	20.3	77.2%	138 (21.8%)	212 (33.5%)	154 (24.4%)	61 (9.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.0%)	19.3	457^th of 545 public middle schools	16.1%		17.6	450^th of 529 public middle schools	14.9%	7		6.7	16.0	12.9	12.1		26.2	29.6	31.2	29.1		17.8	17.8	$14,315
The FAIR School - Crystal	Public	6-8	3915 Adair Avenue North	Crystal	55422	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 971-4500	245	9	26.8	52.2%	110 (44.9%)	76 (31.0%)	23 (9.4%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.8%)	58.6	205^th of 545 public middle schools	62.4%		44.7	297^th of 529 public middle schools	43.9%	92		31.1	22.7	33.6	29.6		62.2	51.0	47.7	54.7		34.0	34.0	$15,778
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)
Columbia Academy	Public	6-8	900 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 528-4701	664	38	17.3	83.9%	97 (14.6%)	200 (30.1%)	291 (43.8%)	20 (3.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.5%)	12.1	493^rd of 545 public middle schools	9.5%		10.7	482^nd of 529 public middle schools	8.9%	11		11.6	11.1	12.7	11.8		27.1	21.7	20.3	22.9		9.5	9.5	$12,741
Columbia Academy Anchor Program	Public	6-8	900 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 528-4540	3	1	3.0		1 (33.3%)	1 (33.3%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$37,560

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP North Star Academy

What is the racial makeup of KIPP North Star Academy?

Students at KIPP North Star Academy are 89% African American, 9% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend KIPP North Star Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended KIPP North Star Academy.

Is KIPP North Star Academy a good school?

KIPP North Star Academy ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Minnesota middle schools.

What district is KIPP North Star Academy in?

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