Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Best Academy K-8 At Penn 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 22% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)22%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)37%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
96%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Best Academy K-8 At Penn?
377 students attend Best Academy K-8 At Penn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Best Academy K-8 At Penn students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Best Academy K-8 At Penn?
Best Academy K-8 At Penn has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Best Academy K-8 At Penn offer ?
Best Academy K-8 At Penn offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Best Academy K-8 At Penn part of?
Best Academy K-8 At Penn is part of Best Academy School District.
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