Level Up Academy Middle School

Summary:

Level Up Academy Middle School is a public charter school located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 58 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past few years.

One key differentiating factor for Level Up Academy Middle School is its consistently low academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.05% of all students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. Similarly, in Reading, 42.86% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with 53.45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Mahtomedi Middle School at 14.25%.

Interestingly, Level Up Academy Middle School has experienced a decline in enrollment over the past few years, from 86 students in 2020-2021 to 58 students in 2022-2023. Additionally, the racial makeup of the student body has shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White students (from 86.05% in 2020-2021 to 67.24% in 2022-2023) and an increase in the percentage of African American students (from 6.98% in 2020-2021 to 18.97% in 2022-2023). Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Central Middle and Mahtomedi Middle, Level Up Academy Middle School significantly underperforms academically, with only 19.05% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 49.57% at Central Middle.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

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


(651) 408-5559

District: Level Up Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,752 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  58

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
African American:
19.0%
Asian:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Level Up Academy Middle School ranks worse than 70.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), African American (19%), Asian (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Level Up Academy Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Level Up Academy Middle School is $4,752.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Level Up Academy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Level Up Academy Middle School 382nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Level Up Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Level Up Academy:

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


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Rank History for Level Up Academy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Level Up Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.43 338th 520 35.0%
2023 36.89 347th 529 34.4%
2024 32.66 382nd 545 29.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Level Up Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.34 191st 459 58.4%
2024 40.61 289th 473 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Level Up Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.97 316th 476 33.6%
2023 34.79 308th 464 33.6%
2024 39.67 295th 479 38.4%
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Rank History for White students at Level Up Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.41 342nd 438 21.9%
2023 26.85 356th 436 18.3%
2024 19.48 388th 440 11.8%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Level Up Academy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 20 4 1 4 0 0 0 0 29
2020 28 4 0 6 0 0 1 0 39
2021 37 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 43
2022 39 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 47
2023 39 11 5 0 2 0 1 0 58

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 29 2.8 10.0 34.5
2020 39 4.5 8.5 43.6
2021 43 3.6 11.8 37.2
2022 47 4.9 9.4 29.8
2023 58 4.3 13.4 53.4

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 29 2.8 10.0 34.5
2020 39 4.5 8.5 43.6
2021 43 3.6 11.8 37.2
2022 47 4.9 9.4 29.8
2023 58 4.3 13.4 53.4

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 Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $4,752

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Level Up Academy Middle School

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 (%)
6th Grade Math (Level Up Academy Middle School)6.710.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Math (Level Up Academy)6.710.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy Middle School)5057.9
 7.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Level Up Academy)5057.9
 7.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students2958
 100%
African American411
 175%
American Indian02
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic40
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2039
 95%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%53.4%
 19%


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Level Up Academy Middle School ranks 382nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Level Up Academy Middle School are 67% White, 19% African American, 9% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 58 students attended Level Up Academy Middle School.


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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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