Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spero 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 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
Spero Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Spero Academy's student population of 148 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spero Academy 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 Spero Academy is 0.72, which is more 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
#1421 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
43%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 Spero Academy's ranking?
Spero Academy is ranked #1421 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?
25-29% 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 Spero Academy?
148 students attend Spero Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Spero Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spero Academy?
Spero Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spero Academy offer ?
Spero Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spero Academy part of?
Spero Academy is part of Spero Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Spero Academy located?
Spero Academy is located in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Minneapolis.
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