For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 231 students in KIPP Minnesota Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in KIPP Minnesota Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
231 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
KIPP Minnesota Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#500 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
91%
12%
% White
1%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $58,948 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 185% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,320 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 162% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$58,948
$17,742
Spending / Student
$57,320
$18,463
Best KIPP Minnesota Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5034 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kipp North Star Primary
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5034 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Gr: K-4 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to KIPP Minnesota Charter School District?
KIPP Minnesota Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 231 students.
What is the rank of KIPP Charter School District?
KIPP Charter School District is ranked #513 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP Charter School District?
91% of KIPP Charter School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP Charter School District?
KIPP Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is KIPP Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $57,320 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 162% over four school years.
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