External Research & Evaluation
Minneapolis Public Schools
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