For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 271 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.
51±¬ÁÏs 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 13% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
271 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
KIPP Minnesota Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 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
0.21
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
89%
12%
% White
5%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $50,247 is higher than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has grown by 143% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,860 is higher than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has grown by 123% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$50,247
$17,866
Spending / Student
$48,860
$18,593
Best KIPP Minnesota Charter School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Legacy Primary
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Russell Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(763) 402-7441
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(763) 402-7441
Gr: K-4
Rank: #22.
Kipp Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Russell Ave. North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(763) 402-7441
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(763) 402-7441
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #33.
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 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kipp North Star Primary
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5034 North Oliver Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Gr: K-4 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to KIPP Minnesota Charter School District?
KIPP Minnesota Charter School District manages 4 public schools serving 271 students.
What is the rank of KIPP Charter School District?
KIPP Charter School District is ranked #518 out of 520 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?
89% of KIPP Charter School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP Charter School District?
KIPP Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher 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 $48,860 is higher than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has grown by 123% over four school years.
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