The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in Science. The lowest is 14% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Spero Academy
Spero Academy is a small K-6 charter district serving a modest enrollment across two school sites, one named Spero Academy and another called Spero Academy Brooklyn Park. The grade configuration ends at sixth grade, so there are no high school metrics such as a graduation rate, and no data on postsecondary readiness. A parent considering this district will be looking at an elementary-through-middle-school pathway only.
State assessment results from the 2024-25 school year are central to understanding academic performance here. In mathematics, proficiency rates were low across tested grades. Reading proficiency was similarly low, and in science the rate was also well below what many families would expect. Because this is a charter district serving an elementary and middle school population, the low numbers stand out; they place the district in the bottom quartile among Hennepin County’s districts on a combined proficiency index. A parent should look into this further with the school, asking about curriculum, instructional supports, and what interventions are in place.
The district’s chronic absenteeism rate sits near the midpoint among its county peers, meaning a notable share of students are missing enough school to affect learning. That is a soft spot worth understanding when evaluating the school environment.
Student demographics show a racially diverse student body, with a substantial share of Black and Hispanic students, and a notable Asian population. White students make up the largest group. The district does not report free or reduced-price lunch data, special education counts, or English learner counts, so it is not possible from these records to assess the economic or special-needs profile of the student population. That gap may reflect the nature of the district’s reporting, but a parent should ask the school directly about these supports.
The comparison fact-set places Spero Academy among the public school districts in Hennepin County. On overall proficiency it sits in the bottom quartile. Chronic absenteeism is below the midpoint, meaning slightly better than average but still a noticeable concern. Per-pupil spending is at the upper range among county districts, a data point that will interest families who want to understand where resources go; given the proficiency outcomes, a parent may want to ask how those funds are allocated.
No information was available about this district’s programs, such as arts, languages, or extracurriculars. The district brief turned up no reports of recent significant changes, referendums, or policy shifts. The broader community context for where these two schools are situated was not provided, so a parent would need to gather that from other sources.
Spero Academy is a small, K-6 charter district with low academic proficiency on state assessments and a chronic absenteeism rate that warrants attention. It offers a diverse student body and relatively high per-pupil spending. Families seeking strong test-score outcomes may find this a challenging fit without significant additional supports in place.
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