Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School's student population of 64 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
78%
12%
White
14%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School's ranking?
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School?
64 students attend Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School?
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School offer ?
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School part of?
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School is part of Innovation Sci & TECH Academy School District.
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