Is FIT Academy a good school?

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

How many students attend FIT Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 249 students attended FIT Academy.

What is the racial makeup of FIT Academy?

Students at FIT Academy are 61% White, 20% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

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

(952) 847-3798

District: FIT Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
608^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,346

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 249

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.6%

African American:

20.1%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details FIT Academy ranks worse than 69% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.81. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), African American (20.1%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at FIT Academy is 11. (See more...)

Compare FIT Academy employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at FIT Academy is $15,346.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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

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

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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
2019	16.90	746^th	870	14.3%
2021	22.27	691^st	869	20.5%
2022	20.93	693^rd	858	19.2%
2023	37.34	590^th	845	30.2%
2024	35.81	608^th	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	126^th	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	496^th	774	35.9%
2024	49.76	419^th	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
2019	21.57	656^th	787	16.6%
2021	31.20	599^th	783	23.5%
2022	18.92	661^st	799	17.3%
2023	31.86	582^nd	787	26.0%
2024	34.79	571^st	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
2018	38.66	563^rd	779	27.7%
2019	12.07	709^th	798	11.2%
2021	28.88	603^rd	784	23.1%
2022	27.91	628^th	808	22.3%
2023	41.21	532^nd	799	33.4%
2024	36.14	574^th	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
2018	26.40	608^th	712	14.6%
2019	13.66	687^th	722	4.8%
2021	29.82	575^th	710	19.0%
2022	16.01	679^th	725	6.3%
2023	32.19	543^rd	712	23.7%
2024	22.45	631^st	730	13.6%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
2019	16.42	460^th	533	13.7%
2021	36.47	339^th	521	34.9%
2022	26.07	392^nd	520	24.6%
2023	18.87	442^nd	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	118^th	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	412^th	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
2019	9.70	410^th	439	6.6%
2022	23.35	376^th	467	19.5%
2023	6.39	437^th	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
2018	21.71	365^th	438	16.7%
2019	23.15	373^rd	454	17.8%
2021	47.19	231^st	437	47.1%
2022	24.86	376^th	476	21.0%
2023	24.72	362^nd	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
2018	8.40	406^th	428	5.1%
2019	6.05	414^th	428	3.3%
2022	20.92	380^th	438	13.2%
2023	14.27	400^th	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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	112	26	5	10	2	18	173
2019	148	38	12	29	3	21	251
2020	137	43	11	43	3	19	256
2021	127	48	13	33	0	16	237
2022	152	40	10	29	0	15	246
2023	189	57	14	30	0	18	308
2024	151	50	9	28	0	11	249

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
2024	249	22.4	11.0	45.8

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
2024	249	22.4	11.0	45.8

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 FIT Academy

Year	Total 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 746^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 590^th of 845 Elementary schools	15.9%
Ranks 460^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 442^nd of 529 Middle schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (FIT Academy)	32.1	61.1	29%
3rd Grade Math (FIT Academy)	32.1	61.1	29%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	32.1	40.5	8.4%
3rd Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	32.1	40.5	8.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	50	36.4	13.6%
4th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	50	36.4	13.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	45.5	36.4	9.1%
4th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	45.5	36.4	9.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	4.2	42.4	38.3%
5th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	4.2	42.4	38.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	50	51.5	1.5%
5th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	50	51.5	1.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (FIT Academy)	33.3	42.4	9.1%
5th Grade Science (FIT Academy)	33.3	42.4	9.1%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	20	13.6	6.4%
6th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	20	13.6	6.4%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	45.8	27.3	18.6%
6th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	45.8	27.3	18.6%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	10.7	11.5	0.8%
7th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	10.7	11.5	0.8%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	37	23.1	14%
7th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	37	23.1	14%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	14.3	11.8	2.5%
8th Grade Math (FIT Academy)	14.3	11.8	2.5%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	50	47.1	2.9%
8th Grade Reading (FIT Academy)	50	47.1	2.9%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (FIT Academy)	17.9	5.9	12%
8th Grade Science (FIT Academy)	17.9	5.9	12%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	251	308	22.7%
African American	38	57	50%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	12	14	16.7%
Hispanic	29	30	3.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	148	189	27.7%
Two or More Races	21	18	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39%	42.9%	3.8%

Schools Near FIT 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
FIT Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7200 147th St W	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	FIT Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(952) 847-3798	249	22	11.0	45.8%	151 (60.6%)	50 (20.1%)	28 (11.2%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)	35.8	608^th of 881 public elementary schools	31.0%		37.3	590^th of 845 public elementary schools	30.2%	18	43.5	47.7	35.7	42.4	37.0	31.8	54.8	40.9	31.0	31.0	$15,346
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School	Public, Magnet	K-5	7500 Whitney Dr	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	Yes	No	Yes	(952) 431-8360	725	57	12.7	43.9%	230 (31.7%)	174 (24.0%)	116 (16.0%)	115 (15.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (12.3%)	67.8	284^th of 881 public elementary schools	67.8%		70.4	246^th of 845 public elementary schools	70.9%	38	61.3	63.2	46.3	57.0	45.2	58.4	64.2	55.8	60.0	60.0	$13,261
Westview Elementary	Public	K-5	225 Garden View Dr	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 431-8380	498	41	12.0	42.6%	237 (47.6%)	97 (19.5%)	79 (15.9%)	20 (4.0%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (11.6%)	51.1	481^st of 881 public elementary schools	45.4%		53.3	437^th of 845 public elementary schools	48.3%	44	63.4	52.6	47.9	53.9	49.3	37.2	53.6	47.2	35.4	35.4	$15,611
Greenleaf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13333 Galaxie Ave	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 431-8270	759	64	11.8	44.0%	380 (50.1%)	92 (12.1%)	184 (24.2%)	21 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (10.5%)	70.6	248^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.9%		62.9	329^th of 845 public elementary schools	61.1%	81	62.0	63.9	61.1	62.3	48.9	48.4	63.6	53.7	66.7	66.7	$13,560
Southview Elementary	Public	K-5	1025 Whitney Dr	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 431-8370	573	47	12.1	40.8%	279 (48.7%)	110 (19.2%)	91 (15.9%)	32 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (9.9%)	58	406^th of 881 public elementary schools	53.9%		54.3	428^th of 845 public elementary schools	49.3%	22	58.9	63.6	49.5	57.1	42.9	53.5	53.3	50.2	41.0	41.0	$12,780
Parkview Elementary	Public	K-5	6795 Gerdine Path	Rosemount	55068	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 431-8350	701	53	13.3	39.9%	382 (54.5%)	125 (17.8%)	78 (11.1%)	34 (4.9%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (10.7%)	58	407^th of 881 public elementary schools	53.8%		54.3	427^th of 845 public elementary schools	49.5%	20	70.5	61.1	44.6	59.5	52.7	42.8	52.3	49.1	37.8	37.8	$12,472
Highland Elementary	Public	K-5	14001 Pilot Knob Rd	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 423-7595	678	49	13.9	27.4%	411 (60.6%)	90 (13.3%)	67 (9.9%)	42 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	64 (9.4%)	68.7	271^st of 881 public elementary schools	69.2%		70.5	244^th of 845 public elementary schools	71.1%	27	63.8	66.9	55.9	62.4	45.7	50.4	67.5	54.4	52.5	52.5	$13,446
Oak Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	8640 165th St W	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 232-2500	680	49	13.9	26.6%	409 (60.1%)	40 (5.9%)	82 (12.1%)	87 (12.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.7%)	77.3	169^th of 881 public elementary schools	80.8%		83.7	107^th of 845 public elementary schools	87.3%	62	68.0	70.6	57.3	65.3	57.4	63.3	69.2	63.1	52.5	52.5	$12,154
Dakota Valley Learning Center	Public	PK	4679 144th Street West	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 388-1900	564	25	22.7	39.2%	303 (53.7%)	114 (20.2%)	82 (14.5%)	34 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)								(n/a)											$32,878
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/Technical	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14100 County Road 11	Burnsville	55337	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	Yes	No	Yes	(952) 431-8390	765	64	11.8	48.6%	298 (39.0%)	190 (24.8%)	157 (20.5%)	31 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (11.6%)	42.5	561^st of 881 public elementary schools	36.3%		35.8	600^th of 845 public elementary schools	29.0%	39	56.6	54.3	26.4	44.7	49.2	48.7	45.7	47.8	26.2	26.2	$14,079

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