KIPP North Star Primary

Summary:

KIPP North Star Primary is an elementary public charter school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 193 students from kindergarten to 4th grade, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite being a public charter school, KIPP North Star Primary consistently performs poorly on state assessments compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 1.69% of students were proficient or better in Math, and 6.67% in Reading, ranking the school in the bottom 5% of Minnesota elementary schools. This trend is particularly concerning for African American students and students from low-income families, with the school ranking 303 out of 310 Minnesota elementary schools for African American students in Math, and 790 out of 793 for students of low socioeconomic status. The school's high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.41% to 91.12% over the past three years, indicate a high concentration of students from low-income families.

When comparing KIPP North Star Primary to nearby schools, such as Sojourner Truth Academy, Garden City Elementary, and Loring Elementary, it becomes clear that KIPP North Star Primary is an outlier in terms of academic performance, with these schools significantly outperforming it across nearly all grade levels and subject areas. Despite being a public charter school, KIPP North Star Primary has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance over the past few years, remaining consistently in the bottom 5-10% of Minnesota elementary schools, suggesting a need for significant intervention and support.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

5034 North Oliver Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55430-8888

(612) 287-9700

District: KIPP Minnesota Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
881^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,609

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 193

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.7%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP North Star Primary ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.7%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP North Star Primary is $20,609.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP North Star Primary:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP North Star Primary 881^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See KIPP North Star Primary in the ranking list.)

Elementary 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 Primary

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Rank History for all students at KIPP North Star Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	4.30	828^th	869	4.7%
2022	1.43	857^th	858	0.1%
2023	1.24	845^th	845	0.0%
2024	1.43	881^st	881	0.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	14.61	619^th	683	9.4%
2022	5.43	655^th	663	1.2%
2023	2.64	774^th	774	0.0%
2024	3.48	790^th	793	0.4%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP North Star Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	1.79	793^rd	799	0.8%
2023	2.11	783^rd	787	0.5%
2024	2.87	798^th	809	1.4%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP North Star Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	3.69	756^th	784	3.6%
2022	1.57	806^th	808	0.2%
2023	1.16	798^th	799	0.1%
2024	1.22	826^th	826	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP North Star Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	22.04	196^th	227	13.7%
2022	10.16	276^th	282	2.1%
2023	8.05	276^th	279	1.1%
2024	9.33	303^rd	310	2.3%

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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 KIPP North Star Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	1	64	1	0	1	0	0	67
2018	1	157	0	3	1	0	2	164
2019	0	197	0	3	1	1	1	203
2020	0	282	1	3	0	0	0	286
2021	2	274	0	3	0	0	7	286
2022	1	198	2	6	2	0	5	214
2023	2	175	2	9	2	0	3	193

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 Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	67	6.0	11.1	88.1
2018	164	10.0	16.4	90.2
2019	203	11.0	18.4	95.1
2020	286	17.0	16.8	92.7
2021	286	17.0	16.8	87.4
2022	214	23.7	8.9	91.1
2023	193	0.0	n/a	89.6

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 KIPP North Star Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	67	6.0	11.1	88.1
2018	164	10.0	16.4	90.2
2019	203	11.0	18.4	95.1
2020	286	17.0	16.8	92.7
2021	286	17.0	16.8	87.4
2022	214	23.7	8.9	91.1
2023	193	0.0	n/a	89.6

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 KIPP North Star Primary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,609

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP North Star Primary

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (KIPP North Star Primary)	11.4	0	11.4%
3rd Grade Math (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	11.4	0	11.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (KIPP North Star Primary)	15.9	7.5	8.4%
3rd Grade Reading (KIPP Minnesota Charter School)	15.9	7.5	8.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	203	193	4.9%
African American	197	175	11.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	9	200%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	0	2
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.1%	89.6%	5.4%

Schools Near KIPP North Star Primary

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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
KIPP North Star Primary	Public, Charter	K-4	5034 North Oliver Ave	Minneapolis	55430	Hennepin County	KIPP Minnesota Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 287-9700	193	0	8.9	89.6%	2 (1.0%)	175 (90.7%)	9 (4.7%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	1.4	881^st of 881 public elementary schools	0.0%		1.2	845^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.0%	36	3.5	0.0					1.7	3.3	10.0					6.7				$20,609
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes	Public, Charter	K-6	2201 Girard Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 302-3410	113	9	12.5	77.9%	12 (10.6%)	80 (70.8%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.7%)								(n/a)																		$19,418
Jenny Lind Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5025 Bryant Ave N	Minneapolis	55430	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-2020	249	18	13.5	85.5%	32 (12.9%)	117 (47.0%)	21 (8.4%)	42 (16.9%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (11.6%)	5.5	836^th of 881 public elementary schools	5.1%		4.1	809^th of 845 public elementary schools	4.3%	27	16.1	16.3	7.1				12.9	15.6	18.6	16.3				17.0	14.3		14.3	$19,440
New Millennium Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	5105 Brooklyn Boulevard	Brooklyn Center	55429	Hennepin County	New Millennium Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 235-7900	818	49	16.8	81.5%	5 (0.6%)	27 (3.3%)	17 (2.1%)	763 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	14.7	760^th of 881 public elementary schools	13.7%		8.7	769^th of 845 public elementary schools	9.0%	9	38.4	27.8	13.3	19.8	10.9	16.2	20.9	18.1	22.5	27.6	29.0	26.9	27.6	25.4	29.0	10.8	21.0	$13,397
Loring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 44th Ave N	Minneapolis	55412	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-2060	293	24	12.3	68.9%	82 (28.0%)	112 (38.2%)	24 (8.2%)	18 (6.1%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (16.4%)	16.9	748^th of 881 public elementary schools	15.1%		10.9	755^th of 845 public elementary schools	10.7%	7	42.0	30.4	9.5				28.4	40.0	23.2	19.1				27.7	11.9		11.9	$14,163
Northport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5421 Brooklyn Blvd	Brooklyn Center	55429	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 504-7800	483	35	13.8	85.9%	43 (8.9%)	175 (36.2%)	141 (29.2%)	75 (15.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.9%)	18.5	733^rd of 881 public elementary schools	16.8%		13.1	735^th of 845 public elementary schools	13.0%	2	13.9	11.5	39.0				20.1	18.6	11.4	56.9				26.6	28.8		28.8	$15,318
Brooklyn Center Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1500 59th Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55430	Hennepin County	Brooklyn Center Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(763) 561-4480	787	51	15.3	84.2%	42 (5.3%)	352 (44.7%)	202 (25.7%)	117 (14.9%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.1%)	3.7	858^th of 881 public elementary schools	2.6%		3.7	816^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.4%	42	7.6	7.4	7.0				7.4	12.2	9.8	18.8				13.6	12.8		12.8	$13,813
Progeny Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	5929 Brooklyn Boulevard	Brooklyn Center	55429	Hennepin County	Progeny Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 325-9150	85	3	28.3	76.5%	4 (4.7%)	44 (51.8%)	18 (21.2%)	9 (10.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.6%)								(n/a)				0.0	0.0	16.7	6.9				45.5	21.7	27.8	23.3		16.7	15.4
Lakeview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4110 Lake Dr N	Robbinsdale	55422	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 504-7600	395	27	14.5	77.7%	95 (24.1%)	156 (39.5%)	54 (13.7%)	22 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (17.0%)	7.1	817^th of 881 public elementary schools	7.3%		8.4	772^nd of 845 public elementary schools	8.6%	45	20.3	11.5	11.7				14.6	25.4	13.7	18.0				19.3	15.3		15.3	$15,375
Sojourner Truth Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3820 Emerson Ave N	Minneapolis	55412	Hennepin County	Sojourner Truth Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 588-3599	293	27	10.9	89.8%	1 (0.3%)	215 (73.4%)	56 (19.1%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	4.3	850^th of 881 public elementary schools	3.5%		3.3	819^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.1%	31	21.9	5.0	0.0	6.1	3.1	0.0	6.1	22.6	0.0	6.3	9.7	6.3	3.5	8.6	6.1	3.3	4.8	$17,859

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP North Star Primary

Is KIPP North Star Primary a good school?

KIPP North Star Primary ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Minnesota elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP North Star Primary?

Students at KIPP North Star Primary are 91% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is KIPP North Star Primary in?

KIPP Minnesota Charter School

How many students attend KIPP North Star Primary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended KIPP North Star Primary.

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