Level Up Academy

Summary:

Level Up Academy is a public charter elementary school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving 113 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 73.45% White, 16.81% African American, 2.65% Hispanic, and 5.31% Asian.

Despite its diverse student body, Level Up Academy has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools in academic metrics. The school's proficiency rates in Math (21.54%), Reading (37.69%), and Science (6.82%) are significantly lower than the state averages, with particularly weak performance in 5th-grade Math at 0% proficiency. As a result, Level Up Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, receiving a 1 or 2 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, at 50.44%, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

In comparison, nearby schools like Willow Lane Elementary and Matoska International, which are part of the White Bear Lake School District, consistently outperform Level Up Academy in standardized test scores and have higher school rankings. The virtual counterpart of Level Up Academy, Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy, has a smaller enrollment and a lower student-teacher ratio, but its academic performance compared to the in-person academy is unclear.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2600 County Road E East
White Bear Lake, MN 55110-8888

(651) 408-5559

District: Level Up Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
737^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,669

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 113

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

African American:

16.8%

Asian:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Level Up Academy ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (16.8%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Level Up Academy is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Level Up Academy employs 9.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Level Up Academy is $17,669.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Level Up Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Level Up Academy 737^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Level Up Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Level Up Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Level Up Academy 367^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Level Up Academy

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Rank History for all students at Level Up Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2017	36.48	625^th	853	26.7%
2018	29.24	671^st	847	20.8%
2019	51.34	503^rd	870	42.2%
2021	50.30	514^th	869	40.9%
2022	23.90	679^th	858	20.9%
2023	37.12	592^nd	845	29.9%
2024	18.03	737^th	881	16.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Level Up Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.33	546^th	774	29.5%
2024	19.10	679^th	793	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Level Up Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	52.15	451^st	798	43.5%
2021	65.91	261^st	784	66.7%
2023	34.34	576^th	799	27.9%
2024	15.31	718^th	826	13.1%

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Rank History for White students at Level Up Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	34.10	561^st	722	22.3%
2021	36.89	507^th	710	28.6%
2022	2.81	719^th	725	0.8%
2023	25.39	601^st	712	15.6%
2024	7.78	715^th	730	2.1%

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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

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, September 13, 2020

School staff is kind and understanding.Helpful as well. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The information on this website is not correct. My kids have been going to this school since they opened, and we/they love this school. Great school, staff & kids! Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

This school is outstanding with really awesome staff members! This website has incorrect information. Test results reflect only those who chose to take the tests, which were optional. Our students are high achievers, and very motivated learners. We are focused mainly on STEAM, but also offer music, piano and band.
Come check out this awesome school, the best one I have taught at in my 20 years of teaching. Molly, the administrator is top-notch! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Level Up Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	53	4	2	4	11	74
2017	64	9	2	3	4	82
2018	81	11	1	10	1	104
2019	73	7	2	9	1	92
2020	75	9	3	6	1	94
2021	76	7	0	6	1	90
2022	80	16	5	4	0	105
2023	83	19	6	3	2	113

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 Level Up Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	74	6.0	12.3	43.2
2017	82	7.2	11.2	48.8
2018	104	10.4	9.9	54.8
2019	92	9.7	9.4	52.2
2020	94	7.7	12.1	51.1
2021	90	8.9	10.0	47.8
2022	105	7.9	13.1	47.6
2023	113	9.9	11.3	50.4

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 Level Up Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	74	6.0	12.3	43.2
2017	82	7.2	11.2	48.8
2018	104	10.4	9.9	54.8
2019	92	9.7	9.4	52.2
2020	94	7.7	12.1	51.1
2021	90	8.9	10.0	47.8
2022	105	7.9	13.1	47.6
2023	113	9.9	11.3	50.4

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 Level Up Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,669

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Level Up 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 503^rd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 592^nd of 845 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Level Up Academy)	68.4	60	8.4%
3rd Grade Math (Level Up Academy)	68.4	60	8.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)	57.9	45	12.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)	57.9	45	12.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)	80	10.5	69.5%
4th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)	80	10.5	69.5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)	60	15.8	44.2%
4th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)	60	15.8	44.2%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)	25	27.3	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)	25	27.3	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)	68.8	54.6	14.2%
5th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)	68.8	54.6	14.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Level Up Academy)	37.5	63.6	26.1%
5th Grade Science (Level Up Academy)	37.5	63.6	26.1%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	92	113	22.8%
African American	7	19	171.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	9	3	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	83	13.7%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	50.4%	1.7%

Schools Near Level Up 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 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
Level Up Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2600 County Road E East	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 408-5559	113	10	11.3	50.4%	83 (73.5%)	19 (16.8%)	3 (2.7%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	18	737^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.3%		37.1	592^nd of 845 public elementary schools	29.9%	145	33.3	37.0	0.0	23.9	27.8	44.4	22.7	32.8	0.0	0.0	$17,669
Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	2600 E County Rd E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 408-5559	8	1	6.0		6 (75.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Matoska International	Public	K-5	2530 Spruce Place	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2847	554	33	16.7	24.5%	412 (74.4%)	38 (6.9%)	44 (7.9%)	26 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)	62.6	345^th of 881 public elementary schools	60.8%		60	368^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.4%	23	58.1	63.1	49.4	56.8	42.9	56.0	66.7	54.5	45.1	45.1	$11,802
Normandy Park Education Center	Public	PK-K	2482 E County Rd F	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-3100	172	21	8.0	16.3%	123 (71.5%)	17 (9.9%)	13 (7.6%)	12 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)								(n/a)											$44,161
Lakeaires Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3963 Van Dyke	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 653-2809	385	26	14.6	45.2%	265 (68.8%)	24 (6.2%)	37 (9.6%)	33 (8.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.0%)	50.4	488^th of 881 public elementary schools	44.6%		42.6	556^th of 845 public elementary schools	34.2%	68	56.7	54.8	30.8	47.1	45.0	48.4	58.5	50.8	38.7	38.7	$13,632
Willow Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3375 Willow Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 773-6170	344	31	10.9	72.7%	110 (32.0%)	87 (25.3%)	59 (17.2%)	51 (14.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	33 (9.6%)	26.6	677^th of 881 public elementary schools	23.2%		25.9	647^th of 845 public elementary schools	23.4%	30	43.9	27.9	29.7	33.9	33.3	32.6	40.5	35.3	35.1	35.1	$14,768
O.H. Anderson Elementary	Public	3-5	666 S Warner Ave	Mahtomedi	55115	Washington County	Mahtomedi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 407-2301	651	40	16.3	16.4%	524 (80.5%)	34 (5.2%)	26 (4.0%)	16 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.5%)	85.6	83^rd of 881 public elementary schools	90.6%		87.5	64^th of 845 public elementary schools	92.4%	19	81.2	74.5	70.4	75.2	67.6	68.9	70.4	69.0	54.0	54.0	$11,595
Richardson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 17th Ave E	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 748-6900	575	37	15.6	73.9%	108 (18.8%)	92 (16.0%)	74 (12.9%)	239 (41.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (10.3%)	21	717^th of 881 public elementary schools	18.6%		20	687^th of 845 public elementary schools	18.7%	30	35.7	39.0	19.0	30.9	33.7	30.5	35.8	33.5	25.3	25.3	$13,758
Castle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6675 50th St N	Oakdale	55128	Washington County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 748-6700	557	33	17.1	66.2%	164 (29.4%)	108 (19.4%)	84 (15.1%)	151 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.0%)	42	567^th of 881 public elementary schools	35.6%		33.7	609^th of 845 public elementary schools	27.9%	42	48.1	44.3	37.3	43.5	39.0	40.5	55.2	44.4	40.3	40.3	$14,340
622 Online Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	2170 7th Ave E	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 748-7610	57	10	5.7	61.4%	14 (24.6%)	12 (21.1%)	5 (8.8%)	20 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Level Up Academy

What is the racial makeup of Level Up Academy?

Students at Level Up Academy are 73% White, 17% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Level Up Academy a good school?

Level Up Academy ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Level Up Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 113 students attended Level Up Academy.

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