HOPE Community Academy Middle

Summary:

HOPE Community Academy Middle is a public charter middle school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 208 students in grades 6-8, with a unique racial makeup of 96.15% Asian students.

While HOPE Community Academy Middle has a significantly higher percentage of Asian students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state average and the nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.5% of HOPE Community Academy Middle students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, English Language Learners, and low socioeconomic status students, all perform below the state averages for their respective subgroups. HOPE Community Academy Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota middle schools, with a ranking of 496 out of 545 schools in 2023-2024 and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The nearby schools, such as St. Paul City Middle School, Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle, and Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School, also have relatively low academic performance compared to the state averages. However, HOPE Community Academy Middle's performance is generally the lowest among the nearby schools. This combination of a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, low academic performance, and a high concentration of a single racial group may suggest that HOPE Community Academy Middle faces unique challenges in addressing the educational needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130-8888

(651) 796-4500

District: Hope Community Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
496^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 27.2

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

96.2%

African American:

2.9%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.9%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.54. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

HOPE Community Academy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks HOPE Community Academy Middle 496^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See HOPE Community Academy Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Hope Community Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hope Community Academy 439^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at HOPE Community Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.20	477^th	529	9.8%
2024	11.54	496^th	545	9.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at HOPE Community Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.38	105^th	133	21.1%
2024	32.39	122^nd	158	22.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at HOPE Community Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.55	369^th	459	19.6%
2024	15.66	430^th	473	9.1%

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Rank History for Female students at HOPE Community Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.88	425^th	455	6.6%
2024	8.94	443^rd	474	6.5%

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Rank History for Male students at HOPE Community Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.78	408^th	464	12.1%
2024	12.00	435^th	479	9.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at HOPE Community Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.42	106^th	116	8.6%
2024	12.61	104^th	111	6.3%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	1	3	217	1	3	0	0	0	225
2023	0	6	200	0	2	0	0	0	208

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 HOPE Community Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	225	5.9	37.6	81.3
2023	208	7.6	27.2	90.9

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 HOPE Community Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	225	5.9	37.6	81.3
2023	208	7.6	27.2	90.9

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.

Schools Near HOPE Community Academy Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
HOPE Community Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	720 Payne Ave	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Hope Community Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 796-4500	208	8	27.2	90.9%	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	200 (96.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.5	496^th of 545 public middle schools	9.0%		12.2	477^th of 529 public middle schools	9.8%	19		4.8	22.2	17.0	13.5		15.5	20.3	13.5	16.5		9.4	9.4
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper	Public, Magnet	5-8	1000 Walsh St	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 293-8880	486	34	14.1	85.0%	31 (6.4%)	97 (20.0%)	54 (11.1%)	270 (55.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.6%)	15.8	477^th of 545 public middle schools	12.5%		14.5	467^th of 529 public middle schools	11.7%	10	22.0	7.0	7.6	14.7	12.2	34.5	24.4	26.5	30.0	28.5	26.5	14.7	19.3	$15,250
Community of Peace Academy Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	471 Magnolia Ave E	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Community Of Peace Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 280-4601	283	9	29.9	89.8%	15 (5.3%)	72 (25.4%)	68 (24.0%)	108 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.7%)	11.1	499^th of 545 public middle schools	8.4%		11.8	480^th of 529 public middle schools	9.3%	19	6.8	11.6	9.3	4.5	8.1	24.3	27.9	25.0	22.4	24.9	9.6	2.9	6.4	$12,893
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	19 E Exchange St.	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Upper Mississippi Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 528-8091	75	0	8.8	50.7%	34 (45.3%)	9 (12.0%)	18 (24.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.0%)	37.9	348^th of 545 public middle schools	36.1%		25.2	410^th of 529 public middle schools	22.5%	62		9.1	0.0	17.4	11.4		54.6	45.5	37.5	43.5		28.0	28.0	$13,328
St. Paul City Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	215 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	St. Paul City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 225-9177	137	12	11.4	92.0%	3 (2.2%)	34 (24.8%)	69 (50.4%)	23 (16.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	5.3	528^th of 545 public middle schools	3.1%		6.8	505^th of 529 public middle schools	4.5%	23		2.2	2.1	4.7	2.9		21.3	14.6	4.7	13.8		4.6	4.6	$13,409
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle	Public, Charter	5-6	170 Rose Ave W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 350-7655	41	2	20.5	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.2%)	3 (7.3%)	32 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)	55.3	47.5			51.7	53.2	30.0			42.5	23.4		23.4
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	497 Humboldt Ave	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Quantum STEAM Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 615-6888	38	1	28.5	92.1%	0 (0.0%)	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.6	438^th of 545 public middle schools	19.6%					(n/a)	12.5	0.0	13.3		9.3	58.8	46.7	31.3		45.8	25.0		25.0
Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U	Public	6-8	1363 Bush Ave E	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 744-3592	52	7	7.6	82.7%	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	49 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.5	431^st of 545 public middle schools	20.9%					(n/a)		21.0	21.8		21.4		38.7	25.5		32.5
Washington Technology Middle School	Public	6-8	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 293-8830	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)		10.5	8.5	10.9	9.9		19.6	13.9	20.9	18.2		10.2	10.2
Alternative Learning Center On Track	Public	6-8	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$10,249

Frequently Asked Questions about HOPE Community Academy Middle

How many students attend HOPE Community Academy Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended HOPE Community Academy Middle.

Is HOPE Community Academy Middle a good school?

HOPE Community Academy Middle ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Minnesota middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of HOPE Community Academy Middle?

Students at HOPE Community Academy Middle are 96% Asian, 3% African American.

What district is HOPE Community Academy Middle in?

Hope Community Academy

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