The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Cva Fusion Elementary School (k-5)
CVA Fusion Elementary School (K-5) is a small charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Minneapolis. As a charter school, it is a public school of choice, meaning families apply from across the city and beyond rather than being assigned by geography. Its parent entity is Cyber Village Academy, a district that operates this single elementary campus.
The academic picture at CVA Fusion is one a family will want to investigate in person. State assessment results for the most recent year show that in mathematics, no students at any tested grade level met the proficiency standard. In English language arts, the share of students reaching proficiency was below two-fifths. Science results for fifth grade were suppressed from public reporting because the number of test takers was very small, which Minnesota does to protect individual student privacy. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages performance across subjects and tested grades, places it in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Hennepin County. Only a single year of testing data was available, so there is no trend to evaluate. A parent will want to ask the school directly about its approach to reading and math instruction and what academic supports are available for students who are not yet meeting state benchmarks.
The student body is small. The majority of students are white, with a smaller share identifying as two or more races and a few students who are Black or Asian. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common measure of household economic need. Data on students receiving special education services and on English learners was not reported in available sources, so a family with a child who has an Individualized Education Program or is learning English should ask the school directly about staffing, services, and accommodations.
Several attributes that matter for an elementary school were not available in the data. There is no reported information on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, teacher qualifications, or the availability of specialists in art, music, or physical education. No program offerings were listed. These gaps are not unusual for a school this small, but a family should inquire directly to get a full picture.
The school is located in Minneapolis, a major urban center with a dense mix of commercial, residential, and institutional uses. The city is home to the University of Minnesota’s main campus, a range of major arts institutions, and corporate headquarters for companies such as Target Corporation and General Mills. Its extensive park system, linked by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, includes numerous lakes and Minnehaha Falls. Public transit is provided by Metro Transit buses and light rail. Housing values in the immediate area around the school are above the national median, and rents are also elevated but have shown a slight decline recently. The regional economy is diverse, and unemployment is at a moderate level.
The district, Cyber Village Academy, does not appear from publicly available sources to have undergone any major recent changes that would affect families. No strategic initiatives or new programming were surfaced.
CVA Fusion is a small, choice-based public elementary school with academic proficiency results that are weaker than those at most other Hennepin County schools. The very low math scores in particular are a concern a parent would want to discuss with the school’s leadership. The school may appeal to families who prioritize a very small learning environment and are prepared to supplement academic instruction at home or through outside resources. Because the available data on supports and programming is thin, a direct conversation with the school about its educational philosophy, intervention strategies, and day-to-day classroom experience is essential before making a decision.
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