Universal Academy Middle/High

Summary:

Universal Academy Middle/High is a small public charter secondary school serving grades 7-10 in Minneapolis, MN, with a student population of just 94 students. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (94.68%) and extremely high rate of students (94.68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools like White Bear North Campus Senior, HOPE Community Academy High School, New Century School Secondary, and Aim Academy of Science & Technology, Universal Academy Middle/High has a much more homogeneous student population. This suggests the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged and racially concentrated community within the White Bear Lake School District, Hope Community Academy, New Century School, and Aim Academy of Science & Technology districts.

The school's performance on the MCA-III standardized tests is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in math and science, with a proficiency rate of just 27.4% in MCA-III Math compared to the state average of 45.47%. This underperformance on standardized tests, combined with the school's high rates of poverty and racial homogeneity, suggests Universal Academy Middle/High may face significant challenges in providing a comprehensive and effective educational experience for its students. However, the school's unique demographic profile and location within a diverse urban area could also present opportunities for targeted interventions and innovative approaches to address the specific needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-10

 2912 28th Ave S
       Minneapolis, MN  55406-8888


(651) 340-5994

District: Universal Academy Charter School


Student/teacher ratio:  51.0 Help
Number of students:  94

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.7%
Hispanic:
2.1%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Universal Academy Middle/High ranks better than 58.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.46. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Universal Academy Middle/High:

SchoolDigger ranks Universal Academy Middle/High 226th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Universal Academy Middle/High in the ranking list.)

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Universal Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Universal Academy Charter School 240th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Universal Academy Middle/High

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Rank History for all students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.46 226th 545 58.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.27 30th 158 81.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.27 34th 473 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.64 224th 474 52.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.43 199th 479 58.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Universal Academy Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.27 20th 179 88.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Universal Academy Middle/High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 89 1 2 0 0 2 0 94

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 Universal Academy Middle/High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 94 1.8 51.0 94.7

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 Universal Academy Middle/High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 94 1.8 51.0 94.7

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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Students at Universal Academy Middle/High are 95% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Universal Academy Middle/High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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