External Research & Evaluation

Welcome!

This site outlines external research and evaluation processes and policies at Minneapolis Public Schools.  

Important to know

Application Timeline for 2024-2025 School Year: 

• Applications will be reviewed three times a year in August, December, and April:

  • For December review, applications are due by November 29, 2024 and MPS will provide a response by December 20, 2024.

  • For April review, applications are due by March 28, 2025 and MPS will provide a response by April 25, 2025.

  • Applications submitted after March 28, 2025 will be reviewed in August, for the 25-26 next school year. 

*Only complete applications will be reviewed, applications must include an online proposal submission (brief proposal, assent/consent forms, list of schools, principal support, co-sponsor support, and any surveys/tools or data requests), and application fee (check only).

*Link to 2024-2025 application. Please email MPSresearch@mpls.k12.mn.us with any questions. 

Data Availability: 

• FastBridge (K-9, literacy and math screeners): November, March, June

• ACCESS for ELLs (English Language proficiency): State releases scores at the end of August (3 months after testing is complete)

• MCA (standards based assessments): State releases scores at the end of August (3 months after testing is complete)

• ACT: Mid-July

• Graduation Rates: Spring after graduation

• College Matriculation: 2 summers after graduation