North Metro Flex Academy

Summary:

North Metro Flex Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 173 students in grades K-6 in North Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a diverse student population, with 41.62% African American, 22.54% Hispanic, and 23.7% White students.

Despite its diverse student body, North Metro Flex Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, scoring a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates of just 22.22% in math and 35.8% in reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in math, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.52% in 6th grade to 43.75% in 4th grade. North Metro Flex Academy's students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, who make up 79.19% of the student population, also perform in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as The Heights Community School, Matoska International, and Cowern Elementary, generally outperform North Metro Flex Academy on the MCA-III assessments, suggesting that the school may face unique challenges in serving its student population effectively. The school's charter status and flexibility may be an asset, but the data indicates that North Metro Flex Academy has not yet leveraged this to drive significant improvements in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

2350 Helen Street
North Saint Paul, MN 55109-8888

(651) 300-6300

District: North Metro Flex Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
718^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,422

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.3%

White:

24.0%

Hispanic:

24.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Metro Flex Academy ranks worse than 81.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at North Metro Flex Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.3%), Hispanic (24%), White (24%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Metro Flex Academy is 13.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Metro Flex Academy is $15,422.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Metro Flex Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks North Metro Flex Academy 718^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See North Metro Flex Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

North Metro Flex Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks North Metro Flex Academy 370^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Metro Flex Academy

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Rank History for all students at North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	14.67	758^th	870	12.9%
2021	7.81	785^th	869	9.7%
2022	18.20	711^th	858	17.1%
2023	19.03	696^th	845	17.6%
2024	20.93	718^th	881	18.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.32	60^th	242	75.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	29.44	574^th	728	21.2%
2019	23.46	624^th	740	15.7%
2021	14.13	626^th	683	8.3%
2022	32.79	474^th	663	28.5%
2023	21.46	638^th	774	17.6%
2024	32.17	582^nd	793	26.6%

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Rank History for Female students at North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	16.99	670^th	774	13.4%
2019	18.08	680^th	787	13.6%
2021	8.25	716^th	783	8.6%
2022	12.54	704^th	799	11.9%
2023	18.63	649^th	787	17.5%
2024	18.22	684^th	809	15.5%

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Rank History for Male students at North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	18.98	663^rd	779	14.9%
2021	7.47	728^th	784	7.1%
2022	23.87	650^th	808	19.6%
2023	10.58	719^th	799	10.0%
2024	22.08	672^nd	826	18.6%

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Rank History for African American students at North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.25	69^th	266	74.1%
2019	50.06	144^th	283	49.1%
2021	53.62	95^th	227	58.1%
2023	50.98	123^rd	279	55.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.45	120^th	220	45.5%
2021	9.58	149^th	153	2.6%

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Rank History for White students at North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.05	703^rd	725	3.0%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 3, 2022

I enrolled my son here because his old school had pretty bad behavior issues, and there wasn’t much learning going on and he was falling behind. What a difference a year makes. He’s made great progress academically and he wakes up now looking forward to going to school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Metro Flex Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	47	48	5	48	1	1	14	164
2018	53	78	1	56	0	1	10	199
2019	65	83	2	58	0	0	21	229
2020	53	96	3	59	0	0	26	237
2021	50	78	5	59	0	1	19	212
2022	41	70	4	51	0	0	17	183
2023	41	72	8	39	0	0	13	173
2024	36	53	9	36	0	0	16	150

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 North Metro Flex Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	164	12.3	13.3	73.2
2018	199	19.0	10.4	76.9
2019	229	17.9	12.7	78.6
2020	237	22.1	10.7	81.4
2021	212	17.7	11.9	77.4
2022	183	13.6	13.4	69.9
2023	173	14.2	12.1	79.2
2024	150	11.2	13.3	76.7

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 North Metro Flex Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	164	12.3	13.3	73.2
2018	199	19.0	10.4	76.9
2019	229	17.9	12.7	78.6
2020	237	22.1	10.7	81.4
2021	212	17.7	11.9	77.4
2022	183	13.6	13.4	69.9
2023	173	14.2	12.1	79.2
2024	150	11.2	13.3	76.7

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 North Metro Flex Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,422

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Metro Flex Academy

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 758^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 696^th of 845 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (North Metro Flex Academy)	48.6	30	18.6%
3rd Grade Math (North Metro Flex Academy)	48.6	30	18.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Metro Flex Academy)	31.4	45	13.6%
3rd Grade Reading (North Metro Flex Academy)	31.4	45	13.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (North Metro Flex Academy)	31.8	40.7	8.9%
4th Grade Math (North Metro Flex Academy)	31.8	40.7	8.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (North Metro Flex Academy)	33.3	44.4	11.1%
4th Grade Reading (North Metro Flex Academy)	33.3	44.4	11.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (North Metro Flex Academy)	35.7	12	23.7%
5th Grade Math (North Metro Flex Academy)	35.7	12	23.7%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (North Metro Flex Academy)	32.1	32	0.1%
5th Grade Reading (North Metro Flex Academy)	32.1	32	0.1%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (North Metro Flex Academy)	32.1	8.3	23.8%
5th Grade Science (North Metro Flex Academy)	32.1	8.3	23.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (North Metro Flex Academy)	21.4	6.9	14.5%
6th Grade Math (North Metro Flex Academy)	21.4	6.9	14.5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (North Metro Flex Academy)	28.6	20	8.6%
6th Grade Reading (North Metro Flex Academy)	28.6	20	8.6%
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	229	173	24.5%
African American	83	72	13.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	58	39	32.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	65	41	36.9%
Two or More Races	21	13	38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.6%	79.2%	0.6%

Schools Near North Metro Flex Academy

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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 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
North Metro Flex Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2350 Helen Street	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North Metro Flex Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 300-6300	150	11	13.3	76.7%	36 (24.0%)	53 (35.3%)	36 (24.0%)	9 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.7%)	20.9	718^th of 881 public elementary schools	18.5%		19	696^th of 845 public elementary schools	17.6%	22	26.1	43.8	14.3	9.5	22.2	21.7	50.0	47.6	28.6	35.8	23.8	23.8	$15,422
622 Online Elementary School	Public	K-5	2170 7th Ave E	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 748-7610	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richardson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 17th Ave E	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 748-6900	658	42	15.8	74.8%	106 (16.1%)	120 (18.2%)	83 (12.6%)	278 (42.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (10.2%)	21	717^th of 881 public elementary schools	18.6%		20	687^th of 845 public elementary schools	18.7%	30	35.7	39.0	19.0		30.9	33.7	30.5	35.8		33.5	25.3	25.3	$13,758
Cowern Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2131 N Margaret St	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 748-6800	397	35	11.3	73.3%	86 (21.7%)	84 (21.2%)	65 (16.4%)	116 (29.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	42 (10.6%)	17.9	740^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.0%		23.6	668^th of 845 public elementary schools	20.9%	72	29.4	42.9	15.6		31.3	20.8	32.4	30.4		28.2	19.6	19.6	$15,749
Justice Alan Page Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 Holloway Ave E	Maplewood	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 748-6600	830	61	13.6	75.4%	176 (21.2%)	168 (20.2%)	133 (16.0%)	253 (30.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (12.0%)	13.5	771^st of 881 public elementary schools	12.5%					(n/a)	36.6	21.3	20.6		25.6	25.0	19.7	30.9		25.3	22.1	22.1
Castle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6675 50th St N	Oakdale	55128	Washington County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 748-6700	620	37	16.9	63.9%	173 (27.9%)	113 (18.2%)	101 (16.3%)	174 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.5%)	42	567^th of 881 public elementary schools	35.6%		33.7	609^th of 845 public elementary schools	27.9%	42	48.1	44.3	37.3		43.5	39.0	40.5	55.2		44.4	40.3	40.3	$14,340
Weaver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2135 Birmingham St	Maplewood	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 748-7000	445	32	13.7	73.0%	99 (22.2%)	51 (11.5%)	56 (12.6%)	195 (43.8%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (8.8%)	29.7	656^th of 881 public elementary schools	25.5%		21.5	680^th of 845 public elementary schools	19.5%	24	57.1	37.2	29.1		40.0	41.3	35.4	34.6		36.8	23.8	23.8	$12,024
Level Up Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2600 County Road E East	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 408-5559	141	11	12.4	51.8%	95 (67.4%)	18 (12.8%)	7 (5.0%)	14 (9.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	18	737^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.3%		37.1	592^nd of 845 public elementary schools	29.9%	145	33.3	37.0	0.0		23.9	27.8	44.4	22.7		32.8	0.0	0.0	$17,669
Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	2600 E County Rd E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 408-5559	18	1	18.0	66.7%	8 (44.4%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	3 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (22.2%)								(n/a)
The Heights Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1863 Clear Ave E	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8815	290	29	9.9	88.6%	19 (6.6%)	61 (21.0%)	55 (19.0%)	128 (44.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.0%)	11.8	781^st of 881 public elementary schools	11.4%		10.1	761^st of 845 public elementary schools	9.9%	20	29.8	22.9	18.5		23.5	10.6	20.0	35.2		22.8	22.2	22.2	$16,687

Frequently Asked Questions about North Metro Flex Academy

What is the racial makeup of North Metro Flex Academy?

Students at North Metro Flex Academy are 35% African American, 24% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is North Metro Flex Academy a good school?

North Metro Flex Academy ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend North Metro Flex Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 150 students attended North Metro Flex Academy.

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