We prioritize our funding and support for schools that serve low-income communities and are demonstrating success or are well-positioned to do so

Schools are eligible to be considered for investment if they serve a student population that’s greater than 40% FRL and have met one of the following criteria for two of the last three years: 

1. Outperformed the Minneapolis district average on MCA proficiency (elementary and middle schools)
2. Achieved greater than expected growth with their students or are beating the district average in progress toward proficiency (elementary and middle schools)
3. Shown they have achieved college readiness scores of greater than 21 on the ACT (high schools) 
4. Beat the district average for percent of students attending and graduating college (high schools)
5. Provided evidence on measures other than the MCA, ACT and/or college persistence that they are on the right track toward closing the opportunity gap

To see specifics regarding how schools are identified as proven and promising, click here. If you’d like to join this list of schools eligible for our support, please email info@greatmnschools.org and we can discuss with you a process for inclusion.

2018-2019 proven and promising schools