D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Beacon Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 3415 LOUISIANA AVE N, Crystal, MN 55427
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
C
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 33rd percentile
Resources
A+
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

49
Repit Score
out of 100
521
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%33/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.76 in 2009–19; 45th percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% 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 −29 points worse 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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−6 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−13 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -12 pts, math -17 pts16th percentile (list)
Black32%12%reading -2 pts, math -13 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%35%reading +15 pts, math +5 pts69th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -23 pts, math -22 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -9 pts, math -17 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3415 LOUISIANA AVE N
City Crystal
ZIP Code 55427
District 2700366
NCES School ID 270036604110
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55427

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,608
Per Capita Income $44,991
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.8%
High School or Higher 94.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $318,600
Median Rent $1,330
Owner-Occupied 67.8%
Renter-Occupied 32.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Beacon Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 35.9%
Black 36.9%
Hispanic/Latino 13.1%
Two or More Races 12.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 521
Teachers (FTE) 46.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has a Repit School Score of 49 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 Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has 521 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Beacon Academy serve?
Beacon Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Beacon Academy receive per student?
Beacon Academy receives $19,768 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Beacon Academy in 55427 ▼
Avg Home Value
$372,261
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,593
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
32.2%

Other Schools in 55427

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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