Spero Academy Brooklyn Park

Summary:

Spero Academy Brooklyn Park is a public charter elementary school serving 52 students in grades K-4 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, but its academic performance is significantly lower than the state and district averages, as well as nearby schools.

Spero Academy Brooklyn Park's proficiency rates in Math and Reading are only 17.86%, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for male students and special education students, ranking 784 out of 826 and 503 out of 572 Minnesota elementary schools, respectively. This underperformance is concerning, especially given the school's high percentage of students (55.77%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population.

While Spero Academy Brooklyn Park has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.9, which could be a potential strength, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's diverse student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may present unique challenges that the school has yet to effectively address. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems for students may be necessary to identify the root causes of the school's underperformance and develop strategies for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

7444 Humboldt Ave
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444-8888

(612) 465-8611

District: Spero Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
826^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 5.6

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

African American:

27.4%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spero Academy Brooklyn Park ranks worse than 93.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.38. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spero Academy Brooklyn Park:

SchoolDigger ranks Spero Academy Brooklyn Park 826^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Spero Academy Brooklyn Park in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Spero Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Spero Academy 413^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.38	826^th	881	6.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.73	503^rd	572	12.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.84	784^th	826	5.1%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	19	17	4	9	1	0	2	0	52
2024	40	23	5	12	0	0	4	0	84

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

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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 Spero Academy Brooklyn Park

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	52	7.5	6.9	55.8
2024	84	15.0	5.6	41.7

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 Spero Academy Brooklyn Park

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	52	7.5	6.9	55.8
2024	84	15.0	5.6	41.7

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.

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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 All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park	Public, Charter	K-4	7444 Humboldt Ave	Brooklyn Park	55444	Hennepin County	Spero Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(612) 465-8611	84	15	5.6	41.7%	40 (47.6%)	23 (27.4%)	12 (14.3%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	6.4	826^th of 881 public elementary schools	6.2%					(n/a)	20.0	15.4		17.9	13.3	23.1		17.9
Monroe Elementary School - MSE	Public	K-5	901 Brookdale Dr N	Brooklyn Park	55444	Hennepin County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 506-3600	539	40	13.3	50.6%	140 (26.0%)	123 (22.8%)	57 (10.6%)	161 (29.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.0%)	52.4	459^th of 881 public elementary schools	47.9%		66.7	283^rd of 845 public elementary schools	66.5%	176	50.6	62.8	47.1	53.5	31.9	43.6	53.9	43.6	51.0	51.0	$15,146
Evergreen Park Elementary-STEM	Public	PK, KG-5	7020 Dupont Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55430	Hennepin County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 506-2500	456	40	11.4	75.0%	53 (11.6%)	160 (35.1%)	85 (18.6%)	116 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.2%)	12.2	778^th of 881 public elementary schools	11.7%		13.3	734^th of 845 public elementary schools	13.1%	44	26.7	28.2	11.7	21.6	23.3	22.5	28.6	25.0	26.0	26.0	$14,995
Palmer Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7300 W Palmer Lake Dr	Brooklyn Park	55429	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 561-1930	468	41	11.5	78.2%	33 (7.1%)	155 (33.1%)	60 (12.8%)	175 (37.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.0%)	22.1	712^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.2%		14.8	723^rd of 845 public elementary schools	14.4%	11	35.6	32.0	32.8	33.5	38.6	12.3	42.4	30.6	21.5	21.5	$14,962
Stevenson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	6080 E River Rd	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Fridley Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 502-5300	446	40	11.2	71.7%	97 (21.7%)	158 (35.4%)	72 (16.1%)	43 (9.6%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (15.2%)	22.3	711^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.3%		24.5	657^th of 845 public elementary schools	22.2%	54	32.1	35.6		34.0	28.6	35.6		32.5			$15,765
Garden City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 65th Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55429	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 561-9768	355	32	11.1	82.3%	19 (5.4%)	116 (32.7%)	86 (24.2%)	109 (30.7%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	12	780^th of 881 public elementary schools	11.5%		6.6	787^th of 845 public elementary schools	6.9%	7	37.5	29.2	5.5	23.9	30.4	10.4	29.8	24.2	13.0	13.0	$14,734
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	744	55	13.4	85.1%	48 (6.5%)	339 (45.6%)	189 (25.4%)	99 (13.3%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.2%)	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
Early Childhood Special Education (	Public	PK	1500 59th Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55430	Hennepin County	Brooklyn Center Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 561-4480	10	1	10.0	70.0%	1 (10.0%)	2 (20.0%)	4 (40.0%)	2 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)											$4,488
Brooklyn Center ECSE Age 3 - 5	Public	PK	1500 59th Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55430	Hennepin County	Brooklyn Center Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 450-3386	20	3	6.6	75.0%	1 (5.0%)	9 (45.0%)	8 (40.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$4,488
Birch Grove School For The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4690 Brookdale Dr N	Brooklyn Park	55443	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	Yes	No	No	(763) 561-1374	464	33	13.8	77.6%	62 (13.4%)	169 (36.4%)	70 (15.1%)	89 (19.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (14.7%)	17.1	746^th of 881 public elementary schools	15.3%		22.2	677^th of 845 public elementary schools	19.9%	69	25.3	31.0	20.9	25.3	26.7	26.8	39.6	31.7	25.3	25.3	$15,122

Frequently Asked Questions about Spero Academy Brooklyn Park

How many students attend Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?

In the 2023-24 school year, 84 students attended Spero Academy Brooklyn Park.

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What is the racial makeup of Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?

Students at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park are 48% White, 27% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Is Spero Academy Brooklyn Park a good school?

Spero Academy Brooklyn Park ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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