FIT Academy

Summary:

FIT Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, serving 308 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (61.36%) and significant populations of African American (18.51%) and Hispanic (9.74%) students, its academic performance is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects.

FIT Academy's academic performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is particularly low in Math (42.42% proficient or better), Reading (40.91% proficient or better), and Science (30.95% proficient or better), compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as White and Female students, but it performs relatively better for English Language Learner students. Additionally, FIT Academy has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.46% to 42.86% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Echo Park Leadership Engineer/Technical, Diamond Path Elementary School Of International Studies, and Oak Hills Elementary, FIT Academy generally underperforms in academic achievement, with the nearby schools having higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science, as well as higher overall Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district rankings. However, FIT Academy's relatively low student-teacher ratio may be an advantage, and its strong performance for English Language Learner students suggests that it may have effective strategies in place for supporting students with diverse linguistic needs.


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Public, Charter K-5

 7200 147th St W
       Apple Valley, MN  55124-9008


(952) 847-3798

District: FIT Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
608th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,346 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.4%
African American:
18.5%
Hispanic:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Compare Details FIT Academy ranks worse than 69% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details FIT Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), African American (18.5%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at FIT Academy is 17.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at FIT Academy is $15,346.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

FIT Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks FIT Academy 608th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See FIT Academy in the ranking list.)

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White students:


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SchoolDigger ranks FIT Academy 363rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for FIT Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.90 746th 870 14.3%
2021 22.27 691st 869 20.5%
2022 20.93 693rd 858 19.2%
2023 37.34 590th 845 30.2%
2024 35.81 608th 881 31.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.23 126th 303 58.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.08 496th 774 35.9%
2024 49.76 419th 793 47.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.57 656th 787 16.6%
2021 31.20 599th 783 23.5%
2022 18.92 661st 799 17.3%
2023 31.86 582nd 787 26.0%
2024 34.79 571st 809 29.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.66 563rd 779 27.7%
2019 12.07 709th 798 11.2%
2021 28.88 603rd 784 23.1%
2022 27.91 628th 808 22.3%
2023 41.21 532nd 799 33.4%
2024 36.14 574th 826 30.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.40 608th 712 14.6%
2019 13.66 687th 722 4.8%
2021 29.82 575th 710 19.0%
2022 16.01 679th 725 6.3%
2023 32.19 543rd 712 23.7%
2024 22.45 631st 730 13.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for FIT Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.42 460th 533 13.7%
2021 36.47 339th 521 34.9%
2022 26.07 392nd 520 24.6%
2023 18.87 442nd 529 16.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.30 118th 282 58.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.98 412th 459 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.70 410th 439 6.6%
2022 23.35 376th 467 19.5%
2023 6.39 437th 455 4.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.71 365th 438 16.7%
2019 23.15 373rd 454 17.8%
2021 47.19 231st 437 47.1%
2022 24.86 376th 476 21.0%
2023 24.72 362nd 464 22.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at FIT Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.40 406th 428 5.1%
2019 6.05 414th 428 3.3%
2022 20.92 380th 438 13.2%
2023 14.27 400th 436 8.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for FIT Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 112 26 5 10 2 0 18 0 173
2019 148 38 12 29 3 0 21 0 251
2020 137 43 11 43 3 0 19 0 256
2021 127 48 13 33 0 0 16 0 237
2022 152 40 10 29 0 0 15 0 246
2023 189 57 14 30 0 0 18 0 308

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 FIT Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 173 14.9 11.5 35.3
2019 251 20.5 12.2 39
2020 256 15.8 16.2 34
2021 237 19.6 12.0 40.1
2022 246 22.3 11.0 28.5
2023 308 17.2 17.8 42.9

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 FIT Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 173 14.9 11.5 35.3
2019 251 20.5 12.2 39
2020 256 15.8 16.2 34
2021 237 19.6 12.0 40.1
2022 246 22.3 11.0 28.5
2023 308 17.2 17.8 42.9

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for FIT Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,346

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

Impact of COVID-19 on FIT 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 746th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 590th of 845 Elementary schools
 15.9%
Ranks 460th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 442nd of 529 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (FIT Academy)32.161.1
 29%
   3rd Grade Math (FIT Academy)32.161.1
 29%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (FIT Academy)32.140.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (FIT Academy)32.140.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (FIT Academy)5036.4
 13.6%
   4th Grade Math (FIT Academy)5036.4
 13.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)45.536.4
 9.1%
   4th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)45.536.4
 9.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (FIT Academy)4.242.4
 38.3%
   5th Grade Math (FIT Academy)4.242.4
 38.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)5051.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)5051.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (FIT Academy)33.342.4
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (FIT Academy)33.342.4
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (FIT Academy)2013.6
 6.4%
   6th Grade Math (FIT Academy)2013.6
 6.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)45.827.3
 18.6%
   6th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)45.827.3
 18.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (FIT Academy)10.711.5
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (FIT Academy)10.711.5
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)3723.1
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)3723.1
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (FIT Academy)14.311.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Math (FIT Academy)14.311.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)5047.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)5047.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (FIT Academy)17.95.9
 12%
   8th Grade Science (FIT Academy)17.95.9
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students251308
 22.7%
African American3857
 50%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1214
 16.7%
Hispanic2930
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White148189
 27.7%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%42.9%
 3.8%


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FIT Academy ranks 608th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended FIT Academy.

Students at FIT Academy are 61% White, 19% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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