Urban League Academy Elementary School serves 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
95%
12%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Urban League Academy Elementary School?
62 students attend Urban League Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Urban League Academy Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban League Academy Elementary School?
Urban League Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urban League Academy Elementary School offer ?
Urban League Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Urban League Academy Elementary School part of?
Urban League Academy Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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