Metro Deaf School

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Metro Deaf School ranks 297 th of 545 Minnesota alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Metro Deaf School is a unique public charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota that serves 124 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. While the school faces some academic challenges, it offers a specialized focus and supportive environment for its diverse student population.

Metro Deaf School stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. Its student body is more racially diverse, with 40.32% White, 25.81% African American, 13.71% Hispanic, and 14.52% Asian students. However, the school struggles with lower graduation rates and test scores compared to state and district averages, particularly in math and reading proficiency. Despite these academic challenges, the school maintains a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.2 to 1, likely reflecting the specialized needs of its students. Additionally, a high percentage of Metro Deaf School students, ranging from 53.1% to 65.32%, come from low-income families and receive free or reduced-price lunch.

The unique focus on educating deaf and hard-of-hearing students sets Metro Deaf School apart from the nearby Roseville Public School District and Saint Paul Public Schools, which tend to have more general student populations. While the school faces persistent challenges in academic achievement, its specialized focus, diverse student body, and high rates of poverty suggest that the school and the broader community may need to work collaboratively to identify and implement strategies that can help improve outcomes for the students at Metro Deaf School.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108-5032

(651) 224-3995

District: Metro Deaf School

SchoolDigger Rank:
297^th of 545 Minnesota Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $72,094

Student/teacher ratio: 4.2

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.3%

African American:

25.8%

Asian:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Metro Deaf School ranks worse than 54.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Metro Deaf School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Metro Deaf School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.3%), African American (25.8%), Asian (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metro Deaf School is 4.2. (See more...)

Compare Metro Deaf School employs 28.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metro Deaf School is $72,094.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metro Deaf School:

SchoolDigger ranks Metro Deaf School 297^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Metro Deaf School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Metro Deaf School

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Rank History for all students at Metro Deaf School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	12.87	472^nd	533	11.4%
2023	37.64	341^st	529	35.5%
2024	45.65	297^th	545	45.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Metro Deaf School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	50.18	141^st	282	50.0%
2023	64.98	71^st	298	76.2%
2024	68.99	64^th	307	79.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Metro Deaf School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	29	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	32
1996	29	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	32
1997	32	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	35
1998	37	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	39
1999	51	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	56
2000	59	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	63
2001	68	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	75
2002	61	4	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	71
2003	61	4	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	71
2004	56	5	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	70
2005	57	5	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	71
2006	55	8	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	71
2007	49	5	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	68
2008	43	4	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	56
2009	43	8	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	67
2010	74	8	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	92
2011	69	10	7	12	0	0	0	98
2012	61	12	6	12	0	0	0	91
2013	42	14	7	9	1	0	0	73
2014	33	16	13	9	0	0	1	72
2015	28	23	18	12	0	0	1	82
2016	31	28	15	13	0	0	1	88
2017	28	30	13	16	0	0	1	88
2018	37	31	12	16	0	0	1	97
2019	41	29	12	13	1	0	1	97
2020	41	35	17	12	1	0	3	109
2021	44	34	16	14	1	0	4	113
2022	51	29	15	12	1	0	5	113
2023	50	32	18	17	1	0	6	124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Metro Deaf School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	32	6.0	5.3	0
1996	32	6.0	5.3	0
1997	35	0.0	0.0	0
1998	39	n/a	0.0	7.7
1999	56	11.5	4.9	10.7
2000	63	16.0	3.9	14.3
2001	75	2.8	26.8	13.3
2002	71	12.9	5.5	11.3
2003	71	12.9	5.5	11.3
2004	70	13.7	5.1	24.3
2005	71	15.1	4.7	26.8
2006	71	16.5	4.3	36.6
2007	68	16.3	4.2	32.4
2008	56	13.8	4.1	23.2
2009	67	14.3	4.7	29.9
2010	92	22.2	4.1	35.9
2011	98	24.5	3.9	37.8
2012	91	21.3	4.2	44
2013	73	7.4	9.7	54.8
2014	72	n/a	n/a	62.5
2015	82	n/a	n/a	65.9
2016	88	n/a	n/a	72.7
2017	88	0.0	n/a	67
2018	97	n/a	n/a	67
2019	97	n/a	n/a	59.8
2020	109	29.7	3.6	60.6
2021	113	26.7	4.2	53.1
2022	113	26.7	4.2	54.9
2023	124	28.8	4.2	65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Metro Deaf School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	32	6.0	5.3	0
1996	32	6.0	5.3	0
1997	35	0.0	0.0	0
1998	39	n/a	0.0	7.7
1999	56	11.5	4.9	10.7
2000	63	16.0	3.9	14.3
2001	75	2.8	26.8	13.3
2002	71	12.9	5.5	11.3
2003	71	12.9	5.5	11.3
2004	70	13.7	5.1	24.3
2005	71	15.1	4.7	26.8
2006	71	16.5	4.3	36.6
2007	68	16.3	4.2	32.4
2008	56	13.8	4.1	23.2
2009	67	14.3	4.7	29.9
2010	92	22.2	4.1	35.9
2011	98	24.5	3.9	37.8
2012	91	21.3	4.2	44
2013	73	7.4	9.7	54.8
2014	72	n/a	n/a	62.5
2015	82	n/a	n/a	65.9
2016	88	n/a	n/a	72.7
2017	88	0.0	n/a	67
2018	97	n/a	n/a	67
2019	97	n/a	n/a	59.8
2020	109	29.7	3.6	60.6
2021	113	26.7	4.2	53.1
2022	113	26.7	4.2	54.9
2023	124	28.8	4.2	65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Metro Deaf School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$72,094

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Metro Deaf School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 472^nd of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 341^st of 529 Middle schools	24.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Metro Deaf School)	8.3	20	11.7%
6th Grade Math (Metro Deaf School)	8.3	20	11.7%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Metro Deaf School)	18.2	10	8.2%
6th Grade Reading (Metro Deaf School)	18.2	10	8.2%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	97	124	27.8%
African American	29	32	10.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	12	18	50%
Hispanic	13	17	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	41	50	22%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.8%	65.3%	5.5%

Schools Near Metro Deaf School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Metro Deaf School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1125 Energy Park Drive	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Metro Deaf School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 224-3995	124	29	4.2	65.3%	50 (40.3%)	32 (25.8%)	17 (13.7%)	18 (14.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)								(n/a)		9.1	33.3	10.0	15.9		0.0	46.7		20.0	40.0	33.3	$72,094
Rivereast Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	1055 Mackubin	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-2567	31	7	4.3	87.1%	3 (9.7%)	18 (58.1%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (25.8%)								(n/a)					0.0					3.1		0.0	$5,237
Anna Westin House	Public, Alternative	4-12	2230 Como Ave W	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 645-5323	18	0		83.3%	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)													$13,873
Fairview Program	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1910 County Road B	Roseville	55113	Ramsey County	Roseville Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 635-1608	153	8	19.7	50.3%	59 (38.6%)	27 (17.6%)	13 (8.5%)	38 (24.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.2%)								(n/a)													$28,709
Home/Hospital Instruction	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	345 Smith Ave N	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 226-9625	7	0			4 (57.1%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$13,955
United Hospital Adolescent Program	Public, Alternative	1-12	333 Smith Ave N	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 241-5269	7	1	8.4		4 (57.1%)	1 (14.3%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$33,776
Juvenile Service Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	25 7th St W	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 266-5245	12	2	4.8	75.0%	0 (0.0%)	10 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)													$60,831
Bridge View Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	350 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8640	114	18	6.4	85.1%	18 (15.8%)	45 (39.5%)	9 (7.9%)	34 (29.8%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)								(n/a)	20.0		10.0		16.4	0.0		30.0	20.0	10.0	30.0	18.5	$43,489
Resident Student/Out Of State	Public, Alternative	K-12	360 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 767-8243	3	0			1 (33.3%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)								(n/a)
Shared Time Nonpublic	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	360 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 767-8326	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$5,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Metro Deaf School

How many students attend Metro Deaf School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended Metro Deaf School.

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Is Metro Deaf School a good school?

Metro Deaf School ranks 297^th of 545 Minnesota alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Metro Deaf School?

Students at Metro Deaf School are 40% White, 26% African American, 15% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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