Study Reveals These Are Minnesota’s WORST SCHOOLS in 2024: Are Your Kids at Risk?
Minnesota’s 10 worst schools for 2024 have just been exposed—find out if your child’s school made the list and what it means for their future! 🌐 #News #StPaulMN #Minnesota #Education
ST. PAUL, MN – It’s that time of year again, where back-to-school fever hits Minnesota! Stores are already stocked with notebooks, backpacks, and pencils, but while parents scramble to prepare their kids for another school year, a darker cloud looms over some Minnesota schools.
The latest rankings are out, and if you’re a parent, you’ll want to pay close attention. The 2024 list of the worst schools in Minnesota has just been released, and the results are nothing short of shocking.
How Minnesota’s Worst Schools Were Identified
The list was curated by Niche, a website known for its in-depth rankings of schools and towns across the country. Before you panic, know that this isn’t just someone’s personal vendetta against these schools. The data was pulled from a variety of sources and analyzed by experts in the field.
Niche takes into account reviews from students and parents who have first-hand experience with these schools. But that’s not all! They also scour the most current public data available, pulling information from dozens of different sources.
Once all this data is gathered, Niche’s Data Team crunches the numbers, compares results to industry standards, and assigns each school a letter grade ranging from A to D. These grades cover various aspects of the school experience, ultimately leading to an overall grade.
From this rigorous analysis, Niche has compiled a list of the schools that have fallen short in Minnesota for 2024. Some schools didn’t even make the cut because they lacked enough data to be graded—dodging the bullet, perhaps?
The Top 10 Worst Schools in Minnesota for 2024
Now, let’s get to the part everyone’s been waiting for. Here are the 10 worst K-12 schools in Minnesota, according to Niche’s 2024 rankings:
10. Hennepin Middle School
- Minneapolis – 6-8th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Academics: C, Diversity: C+
- Overall Score: C-
9. Prodeo Academy St. Paul
- PK-5th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 132:1
- Academics: C-, Diversity: B+
- Overall Score: D+
8. Prodeo Elementary Academy, Colombia Heights
- 2nd-4th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Academics: C-, Diversity: B
- Overall Score: D+
7. Progeny Academy
- Brooklyn Center – K-8th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Academics: C-, Diversity: A
- Overall Score: D
6. Phoenix Academy Charter School
- North Branch – K-8th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Academics: C-, Diversity: C+
- Overall Score: D
5. Twin Cities International Schools
- Minneapolis – K-5th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Academics: C-, Diversity: C-
- Overall Score: D-
4. Friendship Academy of Arts, Interm
- Minneapolis – 3rd-8th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 70:1
- Academics: C-, Diversity: C
- Overall Score: D-
3. Skyline Math and Science Academy
- Minneapolis – K-6th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Academics: C-, Diversity: C-
- Overall Score: D-
2. Scitech Academy Charter School
- Richfield – K-5th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Academics: D+, Diversity: C-
- Overall Score: D-
1. Scitech Academy Middle School
- Richfield – 6th-8th Grade (public, charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Academics: D+, Diversity: C-
- Overall Score: D-
These schools have scored low in various categories, leaving many parents questioning the quality of education their children are receiving. Whether it’s poor academic performance, lackluster facilities, or a failing student support system, these schools have made the unfortunate list for all the wrong reasons.
What Does This Mean for Minnesota Parents?
For parents, this list is a wake-up call. If your child’s school is on this list, it might be time to ask some tough questions. Why is the school underperforming? What are the administrators doing to turn things around? And most importantly, is this the right environment for your child?
This list serves as a guide, a warning, and an opportunity to advocate for better educational standards. Don’t settle for less when it comes to your child’s education. It’s time to take action!
What’s Next?
As the school year approaches, these rankings will undoubtedly cause a stir in communities across Minnesota. For the schools that made the list, the spotlight is now on them to make drastic improvements.
And for parents, it’s a chance to ensure their children are getting the education they deserve. Keep your eyes on these rankings as they may shape the educational landscape in Minnesota for years to come.
Is your child’s school on the list? What will you do next? Let us know in the comments!
Legal Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on data compiled and analyzed by Niche, an independent organization specializing in school and town rankings. Read the full report here. We, at JackAndKitty.com, are merely reporting the findings of this study and do not endorse, evaluate, or have any control over the methods used by Niche. The rankings and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of Niche and should not be construed as a reflection of our views or an official assessment by our platform. We encourage readers to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions regarding the quality of any educational institutions mentioned.
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