The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 5% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Excell Academy Charter
Excell Academy Charter operates as a single-school charter district in Hennepin County, serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Publicly reported materials place the school in Brooklyn Park, though a formal street address was not provided in the data. The enrollment is modest for a K-8 setting, with a student body that is overwhelmingly Black, alongside very small shares of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. Information on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education services, and English learner status was not reported, so a parent looking for those details would need to ask the school directly.
On state assessments, the picture is straightforward. In math, the share of students scoring proficient was low across every tested grade, and the pattern held in reading and science. Proficiency rates in reading were also low, and in science the figures were very low in both fifth and eighth grade. The school’s overall proficiency, averaged across all tested subjects and grades, places it in the bottom quartile among Hennepin County’s districts. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
Chronic absenteeism, a metric that families often consider alongside test results, is reported at a level that falls above the midpoint among the county’s districts. Per-pupil current spending lands in the middle to upper range relative to other districts in the county, which may reflect the school’s size and charter operations.
The district’s recent history includes two publicly reported developments that speak to stability. In spring 2024, Excell Academy secured a renewed five-year charter contract that runs through the 2028–29 school year, ensuring continued operation for families. Separately, the Minnesota Department of Education has awarded the school a “High Quality Charter School” designation each year since 2020, a state recognition that signals sustained performance in academics and operations.
For a parent weighing this school, the academic results clearly warrant a close look. Proficiency rates are substantially below the county median, and families who prioritize strong state test performance may want to investigate further. At the same time, the school has a track record of charter renewal and a state quality designation, which could matter to families who value stability and a recognized operational standard. The setting is a single campus serving elementary and middle school grades only, so students must transition to a different high school after eighth grade. The demographic profile is notably homogeneous, which may appeal to some families and be a consideration for others. Without data on special populations or discipline, a thorough conversation with the school office would be a reasonable next step.
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