The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Global Academy
Global Academy is a K-8 district in Ramsey County, Minnesota, that operates as a single school. It serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, and because it does not include high school grades, there is no graduation rate or related outcome to report. The enrollment is mid-sized for a district of this grade span, and the student body is predominantly Black, with a smaller White population and a modest Asian presence; other racial groups are not represented in the reported data. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available.
State test results show a pattern that varies by grade level and subject. In elementary math, proficiency was strong in third grade but fell sharply in fourth and fifth grades. By middle school, math proficiency rates were lower, with a slim share of students meeting the standard in each grade. Reading results were more stable: roughly half of students in most grades scored at the proficient level, with a noticeable uptick in sixth grade, where a solid majority of students met the bar. Science results were very low, with only a tiny fraction of fifth graders and a modest share of eighth graders reaching proficiency. A parent may want to ask the school about the steep drop-off in math between third and fourth grade, and about science instruction overall, as these figures suggest areas that may need attention.
Across all tested subjects and grades, Global Academy’s overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Ramsey County’s districts. This means that, on average, its students perform better than many of its county peers, though the state’s other districts are a mix of stronger and weaker performers. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate is better than the county median, which is a positive sign for consistent attendance. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle range, on the upper half of the county’s distribution, indicating a typical level of investment for the area.
Public records show that Global Academy became an International Baccalaureate World School some years ago, though that designation is outside the most recent four-year window. The district has operated continuously with no recent report of major referenda, curriculum overhauls, property-tax shifts, or pedagogy changes. The school’s stable operational profile means a family moving into the area can expect a consistent program rather than one undergoing active restructuring. The district’s location in Ramsey County places it within the broader Twin Cities metro area, though no specific town or neighborhood data was provided to characterize the immediate housing market or community context. Families considering Global Academy should seek out its current academic programming details directly from the school, particularly around how math and science instruction is structured from grade to grade, and how the IB framework shapes classroom experience.
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