Metro Deaf School

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.


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Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1125 Energy Park Drive
       Saint Paul, MN  55108-5032


(651) 224-3995

District: Metro Deaf School

SchoolDigger Rank:
297th of 545 Minnesota Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $72,094 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.2 Help
Number of students:  124

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.3%
African American:
25.8%
Asian:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Metro Deaf School ranks worse than 54.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Metro Deaf School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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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...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metro Deaf School is 4.2. (See more...)
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Compare Metro Deaf School employs 28.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 297th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Metro Deaf School in the ranking list.)

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.87 472nd 533 11.4%
2023 37.64 341st 529 35.5%
2024 45.65 297th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.18 141st 282 50.0%
2023 64.98 71st 298 76.2%
2024 68.99 64th 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.

Metro Deaf School Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
1995 29 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1996 29 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1997 32 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1998 37 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1999 51 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2000 59 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2001 68 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2002 61 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 71
2003 61 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 71
2004 56 5 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2005 57 5 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2006 55 8 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 49 5 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2008 43 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2009 43 8 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2010 74 8 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2011 69 10 7 12 0 0 0 0 98
2012 61 12 6 12 0 0 0 0 91
2013 42 14 7 9 1 0 0 0 73
2014 33 16 13 9 0 0 1 0 72
2015 28 23 18 12 0 0 1 0 82
2016 31 28 15 13 0 0 1 0 88
2017 28 30 13 16 0 0 1 0 88
2018 37 31 12 16 0 0 1 0 97
2019 41 29 12 13 1 0 1 0 97
2020 41 35 17 12 1 0 3 0 109
2021 44 34 16 14 1 0 4 0 113
2022 51 29 15 12 1 0 5 0 113
2023 50 32 18 17 1 0 6 0 124

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

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YearTotal 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 472nd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 341st 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)8.320
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Metro Deaf School)8.320
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Metro Deaf School)18.210
 8.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Metro Deaf School)18.210
 8.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students97124
 27.8%
African American2932
 10.3%
American Indian11
Asian1218
 50%
Hispanic1317
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White4150
 22%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%65.3%
 5.5%


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

In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended 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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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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