Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arc4h Academy 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
73%
12%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Arc4h Academy School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Arc4h Academy?
64 students attend Arc4h Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Arc4h Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arc4h Academy?
Arc4h Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arc4h Academy offer ?
Arc4h Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arc4h Academy part of?
Arc4h Academy is part of Arc4h Academy School District.
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