Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Set Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Set Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Set Academy Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 466% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Set Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Set Academy Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1152 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
98%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Set Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Set Academy Elementary School is ranked #1152 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Set Academy Elementary School?
463 students attend Set Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Set Academy Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Set Academy Elementary School?
Set Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Set Academy Elementary School offer ?
Set Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Set Academy Elementary School part of?
Set Academy Elementary School is part of Metro Schools Charter.
In what neighborhood is Set Academy Elementary School located?
Set Academy Elementary School is located in the Central Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Central Minneapolis.
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