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Minnesota Transitions Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 5,682 students in Minnesota Transitions Charter School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Minnesota.
Public Charter Schools in Minnesota Transitions Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
317 Schools
# Students
5,682 Students
72,096 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
4,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minnesota Transitions 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has increased from 51% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#405 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Graduation Rate
66%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.75
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
15%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
17%
32%
% White
60%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,090 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,782
$17,742
Spending / Student
$11,090
$18,463
Best Minnesota Transitions Charter School District Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Energy Lane, Ste 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Gr: K-6 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Mts Pease Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 13th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Mn Virtual Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 County Road B W, Ste 300
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 746-7977
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 746-7977
Gr: 6-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Banaadir Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Banaadir Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2526 27th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9140
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9140
Gr: K-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Virtual Elementary School
Charter School
1801 County Road B W, Ste 300
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(612) 217-1336
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(612) 217-1336
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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