Enrollment
255
Middle
STATE 495
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER·NCES 270024504857
SET Academy Middle
620 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411 · (612)722-2555 · Hennepin County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL255 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
27.1:1
5 FTE teachers
STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
222 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 88 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 70 | 27% |
| Grade 8 | 97 | 38% |
Student demographics
2%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Where SET Academy Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Hennepin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 255 | #196 of 306 | #40 of 53 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 27.1:1 | #208 of 210 | #41 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 1.6% | #215 of 216 | #42 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 87.1% | #10 of 252 | #5 of 47 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
255
+121 (+90%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
54.3:1
was 109.8:1
% Black
99%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 255 | 4.7 | 54.3:1 | 87% (222) |
| 2022-23 | 150 | 5.5 | 27.1:1 | 97% (146) |
| 2020-21 | 105 | 3 | 35.0:1 | 97% (102) |
| 2017-18 | 134 | 1.2 | 109.8:1 | 98% (131) |
| 2015-16 | 91 | 7 | 13.0:1 | 97% (88) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SET Academy Middle.
About SET Academy Middle
SET Academy Middle is a small middle-grades school in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, (ZIP code 55411). Students in grades 6 through 8 attend the school, which enrolls 255 students. The average among middle schools in Minnesota is roughly 495 students; this school is 48% smaller than that.
SET Academy Middle belongs to METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER.
About 99% of the student body at SET Academy Middle is Black. County-wide, 13% of Hennepin County residents are Black. The school's diversity index is 2%, meaning two students picked at random have a 2% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Staffing totals 4.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 27.1:1. That is higher than the 17.5:1 average for middle schools in Minnesota. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 87%. Among public schools in Hennepin County, the average eligibility rate is 43%.
Census Bureau estimates for Hennepin County show that the median household income is $97,653, 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. SET Academy Middle is one of 496 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to SET Academy Middle is Online SET Academy, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (City: Large). SET Academy Middle is a publicly funded charter school.
The 2017-18 count was 134 students and the 2023-24 count was 255. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Students per teacher fell from 109.8 in 2017-18 to 54.3 in 2023-24.
Discussions about SET Academy Middle may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hennepin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,269,496
Census ACS
Median income
$97,653
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
496
177,509 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MINNEAPOLIS
- Washburn HighHigh · 1,521 students
- South HighHigh · 1,257 students
- Southwest HighHigh · 1,195 students
- Roosevelt HighHigh · 1,148 students
- Andersen MiddleMiddle · 1,052 students
- Justice Page MiddleMiddle · 1,020 students
Nearby schools
- Online SET Academy0.0 mi · 114
- SET Academy Elementary0.0 mi · 463
- Metro College Prep0.0 mi · 585
- Metro 2 Online0.0 mi · 373
- MN International Middle Chr School0.4 mi · 326
- Twin Cities International Schools0.4 mi · 595
Frequently asked questions
About SET Academy MiddleHow many students attend SET Academy Middle?
SET Academy Middle enrolls approximately 255 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does SET Academy Middle serve?
SET Academy Middle serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does SET Academy Middle have?
SET Academy Middle employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 27.1:1.
What is the student diversity at SET Academy Middle?
Student demographics at SET Academy Middle are roughly 0% Hispanic, 99% Black.
Is SET Academy Middle public or private?
SET Academy Middle is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER.
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