The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Math. The lowest is 39% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is a single K-12 charter school district in Hennepin County, Minnesota, serving kindergarten through twelfth grade under one academic program. It is a school of choice, meaning families must apply to enroll, and it operates independently of the local traditional public school district.
The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. Asian students and white students each make up roughly three-tenths of the enrollment, Black students account for a similar share, and smaller groups include students who identify as two or more races, Hispanic students, and a very small number of American Indian or Native Hawaiian students. The school has a sizable elementary and middle school population, with enrollment tapering toward the upper high school grades. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent interested in the school’s support for these groups would need to ask the school directly.
Academically, the school shows strong results in both math and reading, particularly in the elementary and middle school grades. In math, proficiency rates are solid across all tested grades from third through eighth, with the highest marks in third and seventh grade. Reading proficiency follows a similar pattern, with most grades clearing a solid majority of students meeting the state’s standard. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, when compared with other districts in Hennepin County, places it in the top quartile. That is a notable strength for a district of this size. Science scores are lower than the math and reading results. In both fifth and eighth grade, the share of students scoring proficient is modest. A parent may want to ask the school about its science curriculum and how it prepares students for those state tests.
The high school side of the building does not have publicly reported state testing results for those grades in the available data. The school’s graduation rate was not reported, so it is unclear how many students finish in four years. That is a significant gap for families considering the school for high school. The chronic absenteeism rate, however, is low relative to other Hennepin County districts, landing in the top quartile for low absenteeism, which suggests students attend school regularly.
Financially, the district’s per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared with other districts in the county. For a charter school that operates on a leaner budget, this may be a reflection of fewer administrative layers or a different staffing model. Families may want to ask what that spending level supports in terms of class size, electives, and student services.
The district brief noted that enrollment has grown in recent years, but no specific policy changes, curriculum shifts, referendums, or tax changes with a lasting impact on parents were found in public records. The school’s academic program and operations appear to be consistent from one year to the next, without major public-facing disruptions.
This school fits a family seeking a racially diverse, choice-based K-12 setting in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, with strong math and reading results through middle school. The gaps in high school graduation data and science performance are worth exploring before committing to the full twelve-year track.
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