MASTERY SCHOOL

MASTERY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 206 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, MASTERY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The MASTERY SCHOOL, located in the Camden neighborhood of North Minneapolis, is a private, independent K–8 institution with a specialized focus on academic rigor and character development. The school is known for its "classical" educational philosophy, which emphasizes a structured curriculum rooted in traditional liberal arts, critical thinking, and the pursuit of academic excellence. By maintaining a disciplined and supportive environment, the school aims to cultivate both the intellectual growth and the moral integrity of its students.

Beyond its core academics, The MASTERY SCHOOL distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on community and individualized attention. The school operates with the belief that a high-quality education is the foundation for future success, and it actively partners with families to ensure that students are prepared for secondary education and beyond. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded classical education, the school seeks to empower students to become responsible, informed, and capable members of society.

For more information, contact MASTERY SCHOOL at (612) 381-9743 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4021 THOMAS AVENUE NORTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412-8888
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MASTERY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 206 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
206
Teachers:
13.02
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 206 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MASTERY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
White
0.5%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.