Spero Academy Brooklyn Park serves 84 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park's student population of 84 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spero Academy Brooklyn Park is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?
84 students attend Spero Academy Brooklyn Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spero Academy Brooklyn Park students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spero Academy Brooklyn Park offer ?
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Spero Academy Brooklyn Park part of?
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park is part of Spero Academy School District.
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