Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
82%
12%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy?
376 students attend Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy offer ?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy part of?
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy is part of Tarek Ibn Ziyad Academy School District.
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