D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Bultum Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 1555 40TH AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in Minnesota
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
232
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%22/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 1555 40TH AVE NE
City Columbia Heights
ZIP Code 55421
District 2700481
NCES School ID 270048105567
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55421

Understanding the community around Bultum Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,001
Per Capita Income $36,421
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $241,500
Median Rent $1,210
Owner-Occupied 60.3%
Renter-Occupied 39.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bultum Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 98.3%
White 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 232
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bultum Academy?
Bultum Academy has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bultum Academy?
Bultum Academy has 232 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Bultum Academy serve?
Bultum Academy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Bultum Academy receive per student?
Bultum Academy receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bultum Academy in 55421 ▼
Avg Home Value
$304,972
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,575
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
39.7%

Other Schools in 55421

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026