Sojourner Truth Academy

3820 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-3599 School website
Grades:
PK-8
Cost:
Free
Link to enroll
School hours:
7:30AM-2:30PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Charter

School performance rating

16%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish

Extra programming

Sojourner Truth Academy believes that participation in extracurricular activities increases a scholar’s sense of attachment to their school. Thereby, increasing academic achievement, & reducing truancy. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities for our scholars, such as boys & girls basketball, cheerleading, debate, soccer & middle school girls club.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact (612) 588-3599 x243 or agonzalez@sojournertruthacademy.org. You can also visit sojournertruthacademy.org/enroll. Please apply by 3/15/23.

Students at this school

Students, by population (295 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    72%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    21%
  • Two or more races
    6%
  • White
    0%
  • English Language Learner
    20%
  • From a Low Income Background
    79%
  • Special Education
    17%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (29 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    21%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • Two or more races
    7%
  • White
    69%

Average student to teacher ratio

10:1

Academics

12%

Academic performance rating

12%

Academic programming

Sojourner Truth Academy strives to provide high-quality, differentiated instruction to all scholars based on the Minnesota State Standards & by utilizing rigorous & engaging curricula. Staff frequently analyze data collaboratively to determine the needs of their classes & design lessons for intervention & extension based on the data. There is a joy factor & strong sense of community in every space. Scholars are taught & praised for demonstrating growth mindset, integrity, compassion, & more. Scholars receive instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art, music, & physical education. Staff implement research-based curriculum such as Eureka Math (Pre-K-Grade 8, Math), AmazeWorks (Pre-K-Grade 8, Social-Emotional Learning & Anti-bias Instruction), Reading with Relevance (Gr6-8, ELA), myPerspectives (Gr6-8, ELA), & TCI (Gr5-8, Science & Social Studies). A curriculum piloting & adoption process will begin in the 22-23 school year for GrK-5 ELA. GrK-4 Science & Social Studies adoption will follow.

Special education programming

Special Education Services are available to eligible scholars. STA’s special education team plan with parents to meet any special needs their scholar might have in school. If a scholar is new to Sojourner Truth Academy & received special education services and/or has been referred for special education services in the past, please let us know as soon as possible following enrollment. This information is vital to the successful educational planning for scholars.

English language learner programming

Sojourner Truth Academy welcomes English Learners. English Language Learner (ELL) services are designed to ensure that: scholars enhance their English skills in listening, speaking, reading & writing; scholars have access to quality school curriculum; scholars are supported to reach high academic standards in English & content areas; scholars learn in a setting supportive of their native language & culture.Families can fully participate in the education of their children ELL classes help scholars reach state standards in English language proficiency. Intermediate & advanced English learners participate in grade-level content classes with licensed teachers & receive support from ELL teachers & support staff based on scholar needs.

Covid recovery plan

To address Covid learning loss, Sojourner Truth Academy is implementing daily intervention blocks for math & reading. During this time, scholars will receive personalized individual or small group instruction based on their current performance & demonstration towards mastery of grade-level skills. STA is also using the MAP Test, an assessment that measures scholars’ growth & overall achievement, in grades K-8 as a diagnostic tool. Scholars in grades 3-8 will spend time daily on the MAP Learning Accelerator, an online program with videos & online practice corresponding to their achievement level on the MAP test. Additionally, there are several dates on the calendar for staff development that will enhance the skills of STA staff in analyzing data & improving instructional practices. There are also three evening events this year for staff to engage with families on strategies they are using in the classroom & how to support learning at home.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Math Reading 100% 0%

1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2022 math proficiency - 10%

1 out of 10 students read at grade level

2022 reading proficiency - 11%

Progress

% of students on track
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2023 math progress - ?%

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

2023 reading progress - ?%

Climate

12%

Climate performance rating

12%

School values

There is a palpable joy factor amongst the staff & scholars & the family-like atmosphere is welcoming & warm. We meet scholars & families where they are & work hard with caring, experienced staff to break barriers that can impede learning to ensure academic success. It is this energy that keeps Sojourner Truth Academy a staple in the Northside community.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
67% 70% 83% 77% 66% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
92% 90% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 36 17 19 2

Equity

26%

Equity performance rating

26%

Equity vision

We are different sizes, colors, shapes. We have different laughs. We have our own stories. We value each other. We learn from one another. We support each other. We are global citizens. We are proud of our own culture. We have opportunities. Our eyes are open. We search for the truth. This is our environment. We are willing to learn. We are students & teachers. We have strengths & weaknesses. We are successful. We do have stories. We will not forget where we came from.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 10% Black or African American City average 9% English Language Learner City average 11% From a Low Income Background City average 12% Hispanic City average 6% Special Education City average 10% All students
0% 100% City average 10% Black or African American City average 9% English Language Learner City average 11% From a Low Income Background City average 12% Hispanic City average 6% Special Education City average 10% All students

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 66% All teachers City average 83% Black or African American City average 65% White
0% 100% City average 66% All teachers City average 83% Black or African American City average 65% White

Teachers of color

31%

Students of color

101%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 36% All students City average 32% Black or African American City average 51% Hispanic City average 37% Two or more races City average 50% English Language Learner City average 38% From a Low Income Background City average 17% Special Education
0% 100% City average 36% All students City average 32% Black or African American City average 51% Hispanic City average 37% Two or more races City average 50% English Language Learner City average 38% From a Low Income Background City average 17% Special Education

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 2 All students City average 3 Black or African American
0% 100% City average 2 All students City average 3 Black or African American