Hall STEM Academy

Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-2:00PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Low Performing

About

About Us

Hall STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) in Minneapolis’ beautifully diverse Jordan neighborhood welcomes students from throughout the city. Hall provides a foundation for students as critical thinkers & problem-solvers in an active, student-centered learning environment focusing on academic, social & emotional growth. Hall’s STEM program empowers students to work together to inquire, research & design solutions for their community through hands-on experiences. STEM programming continues at Franklin Middle School.

Languages spoken by school staff

English

Extra programming

Hall STEM Academy offers Food Science, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs

Extracurriculars Offered:

Food Science, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs

Uniforms

Students who attend Hall STEM Academy are required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (234 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    7%
  • Asian
    10%
  • Black or African American
    53%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    17%
  • Two or more races
    9%
  • White
    4%
  • English Language Learner
    21%
  • From a Low Income Background
    95%
  • Special Education
    25%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (27 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    10%
  • Black or African American
    10%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    15%
  • White
    65%

Average student to teacher ratio

8:1

Academics

Low Performing

Academic performance rating

Low Performing

Academic programming

Hall STEM Academy is a citywide magnet school. Their teaching is focused on science, technology, engineering, & math (STEM) integration. They encourage learning through guided inquiry & offer advanced instruction, advanced differentiation, & a social emotional learning focus.

Academic Programs Offered:

STEM/STEAM

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.

Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

Curricula

No response from school.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.

Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 16%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 15%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2025 math progress - 19%

3 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2025 reading progress - 27%

Climate

Below Average

Climate performance rating

Below Average

School values

MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.

Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Recess

No response from school.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & to sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes in response to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in teaching & supporting appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students.

Read the full MPS Discipline & Student Behavior Policy at: www.bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented.

Read the full MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
68% 79% 39% 78% 90% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
39% 34% 48% 45% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 13 1 10 13 5

Equity

Low Performing

Equity performance rating

Low Performing

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.

Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 14% Black or African American City average 14% English Language Learner City average 14% From a Low Income Background City average 0% Hispanic City average 10% Two or more races City average 18% Special Education City average 16% All students
0% 100% City average 14% Black or African American City average 14% English Language Learner City average 14% From a Low Income Background City average 0% Hispanic City average 10% Two or more races City average 18% Special Education City average 16% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 22% From a Low Income Background City average 23% All students City average 16% Black or African American
0% 100% City average 22% From a Low Income Background City average 23% All students City average 16% Black or African American

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 0% Asian City average 67% Two or more races City average 69% White
0% 100% City average 0% Asian City average 67% Two or more races City average 69% White

Teachers of color

35%

Students of color

96%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 34% Black or African American City average 44% From a Low Income Background City average 35% Special Education City average 45% All students
0% 100% City average 34% Black or African American City average 44% From a Low Income Background City average 35% Special Education City average 45% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students