Bultum Academy

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Bultum Academy ranks 657 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Bultum Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, with a student population of 157. The school stands out for its unique student demographics, with 100% of its students identifying as African American, which is significantly different from the more diverse student populations of nearby schools.

Academically, Bultum Academy faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in Math (25.58%) and Reading (34.88%) on the MCA-III assessments that are well below the state averages. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade Math, where proficiency rates range from 13.33% to 21.43%, compared to the state averages of 58.79% to 56.72%. However, the school's 5th grade students stand out with proficiency rates of 55.56% in Math and 77.78% in Reading, which are higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform exceptionally well, ranking 41 out of 303 Minnesota elementary schools in Math and receiving a 4-star rating.

Bultum Academy's unique student population and socioeconomic challenges may contribute to its lower academic performance. The school has an extremely high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 98.09%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. In contrast, nearby schools like Bel Air Elementary and Wilshire Park Elementary have much lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (36.7% and 28.4%, respectively) and generally perform better on the MCA-III assessments compared to Bultum Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

1555 40th Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-8888

(763) 450-3522

District: Bultum Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
657^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.3%

White:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bultum Academy ranks worse than 74.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.62. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bultum Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Bultum Academy 657^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Bultum Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bultum Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bultum Academy Charter School 357^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bultum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.62	657^th	881	25.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bultum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.53	41^st	303	86.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bultum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.84	479^th	793	39.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Bultum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.92	444^th	809	45.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bultum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.03	758^th	826	8.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Bultum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.87	148^th	310	52.3%

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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	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	157	0	0	0	0	0	0	157
2024	4	228	0	0	0	0	0	0	232

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 Bultum Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	157	2.1	71.6	98.1
2024	232	16.9	13.6	87.9

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 Bultum Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	157	2.1	71.6	98.1
2024	232	16.9	13.6	87.9

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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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Bultum Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1555 40th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Bultum Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 450-3522	232	17	13.6	87.9%	4 (1.7%)	228 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.6	657^th of 881 public elementary schools	25.4%					(n/a)	21.4	16.0	55.6	13.3			25.6	21.4	24.0	77.8	26.7			34.9	55.6		55.6
Waite Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 34th Ave NE	Minneapolis	55418	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-1600	269	18	14.6	29.4%	167 (62.1%)	23 (8.6%)	25 (9.3%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (16.4%)	81.3	129^th of 881 public elementary schools	85.4%		79.2	151^st of 845 public elementary schools	82.1%	22	61.5	84.2	72.1				72.5	48.7	73.7	74.4				65.8	58.1		58.1	$13,491
Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 528-4405	512	32	15.8	80.7%	84 (16.4%)	149 (29.1%)	223 (43.6%)	24 (4.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	6.4	823^rd of 881 public elementary schools	6.6%		11.4	747^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.6%	76	21.8	25.0	2.5				16.7	20.5	16.3	21.5				19.4	8.9		8.9	$14,593
Virtual Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1440 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 528-4435	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Early Childhood	Public	PK	1460 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 528-4540	62	7	8.8	62.9%	14 (22.6%)	14 (22.6%)	23 (37.1%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.5%)								(n/a)																		$22,059
Valley View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 528-4205	583	33	17.5	78.2%	78 (13.4%)	93 (16.0%)	369 (63.3%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.7%)	5.9	831^st of 881 public elementary schools	5.7%		6.1	792^nd of 845 public elementary schools	6.3%	39	15.0	19.1	12.1				15.4	12.5	16.5	22.8				17.5	13.2		13.2	$13,873
Global Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3000 5th Street NW	New Brighton	55112	Ramsey County	Global Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 404-8200	444	44	10.0	91.7%	60 (13.5%)	367 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	43.8	554^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.1%		51	472^nd of 845 public elementary schools	44.1%	82	55.8	55.8	24.0	9.4	33.3	44.9	37.1	48.1	44.2	52.9	50.9	49.0	67.4	52.0	40.0	33.3	36.7	$15,261
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	4141 University Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 205-9950	199	22	9.0	90.5%	9 (4.5%)	140 (70.4%)	41 (20.6%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)																		$17,501
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary	Public, Charter	2-4	4141 University Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 205-9950	204	25	8.3	87.7%	9 (4.4%)	132 (64.7%)	61 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	9.1	798^th of 881 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.7	777^th of 845 public elementary schools	8.0%	21	29.7	20.6					25.6	16.2	22.2					19.0
Early Childhood Special Education (	Public	PK	3301 Silver Lake Rd	Saint Anthony	55418	Hennepin County	St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(612) 706-1000	17	0		35.3%	11 (64.7%)	3 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bultum Academy

Is Bultum Academy a good school?

Bultum Academy ranks 657^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Bultum Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Bultum Academy.

What district is Bultum Academy in?

Bultum Academy Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Bultum Academy?

Students at Bultum Academy are 98% African American, 2% White.

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