Minneapolis Public Schools - Ready To Learn Has Real Meaning For At Risk Youth

3rd grade reading proficiency, by race/ethnicity

Percent of students scoring a 21 or higher on the ACT, overall and by student group (2014)

Source: Minneapolis Public Schools

This data is a pretty good indication that a great many metro children are not ready to learn when they enter school.

Early childhood programs and help for young families could go a long way in improving these statistics.