The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on New Millennium Academy
New Millennium Academy is a charter school district in Hennepin County that serves a single school, New Millennium Academy Charter, covering kindergarten through eighth grade. Because it operates as its own district, the school and district are the same entity, which simplifies the picture for families researching it. The district does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate, no college readiness metrics such as Advanced Placement or dual enrollment, and no state testing beyond eighth grade. This is not a gap in data; it is a structural feature of the school.
Academically, the district’s performance on state assessments in math, reading, and science is below what many families would hope for. Across the tested grades, proficiency rates were low relative to state averages, and the district’s overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Hennepin County. In math, proficiency varied by grade but was low in every tested year from third through eighth grade. In English language arts, results were similarly modest, with the highest proficiency rates still well below the county median. Science results, available for fifth and eighth grades, were also low. Parents considering this school will want to ask directly about the academic supports in place—what interventions the school uses for students who are not yet at grade level, how the curriculum is structured to accelerate growth, and what the school’s own improvement plans look like. The data does not speak to those specifics, but the general pattern of low proficiency warrants a conversation with the school.
Chronic absenteeism, on the other hand, is a clear strength. The district’s rate of chronic absenteeism falls in the top quartile among Hennepin County districts, meaning students are consistently showing up. This is often a marker of a stable school environment and engaged families, and it is a positive sign for the daily learning experience.
Spending per pupil sits in the middle range among county districts and slightly below the median. That places the district in a typical position for resource allocation, not markedly high or low.
The student body is predominantly Asian, with very small shares of Black, Hispanic, and white students. Data on economic disadvantage, special education identification, and English learner status were not available in the source materials, so a parent will need to seek that information directly from the school to understand the full picture of student need and support services. The school’s enrollment is large enough to sustain grade-level cohorts but still operates as a single-site charter, which can foster a close-knit feel.
No recent parent-relevant changes were found for this district in publicly reported sources, suggesting a period of stability in leadership, operations, or facilities. That is neutral information: families are not walking into a district mid-transition, but there is also no recent initiative or reform that might signal a shift in direction.
This district fits a family looking for a K‑8 charter option within Hennepin County, one where attendance is strong and the community appears stable. The academic numbers are a soft spot, and the lack of published data on special programs or student supports means a family should do additional homework. Because the school ends at eighth grade, families will also need to plan ahead for a high school placement, whether that is another charter, a traditional district school, or a private option. The picture is clear enough to act on: visit, ask about academics, and confirm that the school’s approach matches your child’s needs.
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