Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hall Academy Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hall Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hall Academy Elementary School's student population of 234 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hall Academy Elementary School 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 Hall Academy Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1728 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
53%
12%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hall Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Hall Academy Elementary School is ranked #1728 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hall Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Hall Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pillsbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hall Academy Elementary School?
234 students attend Hall Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hall Academy Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hall Academy Elementary School?
Hall Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hall Academy Elementary School offer ?
Hall Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hall Academy Elementary School part of?
Hall Academy Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Hall Academy Elementary School located?
Hall Academy Elementary School is located in the Near North neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 6 other public schools located in Near North.
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