Hall STEM Academy
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
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
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
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
2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
2 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
3 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
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.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
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.
