Kipp Legacy Primary 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Legacy Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
88%
12%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Legacy Primary?
52 students attend Kipp Legacy Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kipp Legacy Primary students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Kipp Legacy Primary offer ?
Kipp Legacy Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Legacy Primary part of?
Kipp Legacy Primary is part of KIPP Minnesota Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Legacy Primary located?
Kipp Legacy Primary is located in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Jordan.
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