Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Excell Academy Charter 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 5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excell Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Excell Academy Charter's student population of 548 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing Whatever it Takes
School Rankings
Excell Academy Charter 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 Excell Academy Charter is 0.13, 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
#1682 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
93%
12%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excell Academy Charter's ranking?
Excell Academy Charter is ranked #1682 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Excell Academy Charter?
548 students attend Excell Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Excell Academy Charter students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excell Academy Charter?
Excell Academy Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Excell Academy Charter offer ?
Excell Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excell Academy Charter part of?
Excell Academy Charter is part of Excell Academy Charter School District.
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