North Metro Flex Middle School

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North Metro Flex Middle School ranks 404 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

North Metro Flex Middle School is a small public charter middle school in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving just 42 students in grades 7-8. With a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic and African American, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state.

Academically, North Metro Flex Middle School struggles significantly, with only 17.65% of students proficient in Math and 37.14% proficient in Reading on the latest state assessments, well below the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85% respectively. The school's performance in Science is also low, with just 11.76% of students scoring proficient or better. This poor academic performance is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Sunrise Park Middle, which has a Math proficiency rate of 37.81%.

Contributing factors to North Metro Flex Middle School's struggles include a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (92.86% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and a small student-teacher ratio of just 10 students per teacher. While the small class sizes could be an advantage, the school's limited resources and the significant economic challenges faced by its student population appear to be significant barriers to improving academic outcomes. Compared to the Saint Paul Public Schools district and the state as a whole, North Metro Flex Middle School has a long way to go to provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-8

2350 Helen St.
North Saint Paul, MN 55109-8888

(651) 300-6300

District: North Metro Flex Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
404^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 42

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.9%

African American:

40.5%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Metro Flex Middle School ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.87. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Metro Flex Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Metro Flex Middle School 404^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See North Metro Flex Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status 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 all students at North Metro Flex Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	3.65	513^th	521	1.5%
2022	18.38	439^th	520	15.6%
2023	17.49	452^nd	529	14.6%
2024	29.87	404^th	545	25.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	8.67	387^th	399	3.0%
2023	37.58	292^nd	459	36.4%
2024	39.05	300^th	473	36.6%

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Rank History for Female students at North Metro Flex Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.81	420^th	455	7.7%

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Rank History for Male students at North Metro Flex Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.71	265^th	479	44.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Metro Flex Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.94	131^st	178	26.4%

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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 North Metro Flex Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	2	14	0	10	0	2	28
2022	3	10	0	12	0	1	26
2023	2	17	1	18	1	3	42

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	28	2.2	12.4	89.3
2022	26	3.8	6.7	80.8
2023	42	4.1	10.0	92.9

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 North Metro Flex Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	28	2.2	12.4	89.3
2022	26	3.8	6.7	80.8
2023	42	4.1	10.0	92.9

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.

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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
North Metro Flex Middle School	Public, Charter	7-8	2350 Helen St.	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North Metro Flex Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 300-6300	42	4	10.0	92.9%	2 (4.8%)	17 (40.5%)	18 (42.9%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	29.9	404^th of 545 public middle schools	25.9%		17.5	452^nd of 529 public middle schools	14.6%	48			5.6	31.3	17.7			38.9	35.3	37.1		11.8	11.8
622 Online Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	2170 7th Ave E	North Saint Paul	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 748-7610	49	6	8.5	71.4%	14 (28.6%)	13 (26.5%)	6 (12.2%)	12 (24.5%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)								(n/a)
John Glenn Middle	Public	6-8	1560 E County Rd B	Maplewood	55109	Ramsey County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 748-6300	985	65	15.2	72.5%	227 (23.0%)	182 (18.5%)	142 (14.4%)	329 (33.4%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (9.7%)	18.1	462^nd of 545 public middle schools	15.2%		19.1	439^th of 529 public middle schools	17.0%	23		16.9	22.3	20.7	19.8		25.8	25.5	21.5	24.4		11.8	11.8	$14,776
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
Skyview Community Middle	Public	6-8	1100 Heron Ave N	Oakdale	55128	Washington County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 702-8000	1,004	63	16.0	61.6%	303 (30.2%)	176 (17.5%)	167 (16.6%)	235 (23.4%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	112 (11.2%)	30.4	400^th of 545 public middle schools	26.6%		29	389^th of 529 public middle schools	26.5%	11		22.0	26.0	32.3	26.7		40.2	27.0	33.4	33.5		14.7	14.7	$14,667
Level Up Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2600 East County Road E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 408-5559	58	4	13.4	53.4%	39 (67.2%)	11 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.6%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	32.7	382^nd of 545 public middle schools	29.9%		36.9	347^th of 529 public middle schools	34.4%	35		21.7	16.7	18.2	19.1		47.8	38.9	40.9	42.9		13.6	13.6	$4,752
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	2600 E County Rd E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 408-5559	11	3	4.1	54.5%	8 (72.7%)	3 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Battle Creek Middle	Public	6-8	2121 Park Dr N	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8960	693	38	18.1	85.1%	39 (5.6%)	163 (23.5%)	102 (14.7%)	343 (49.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.2%)	7.9	518^th of 545 public middle schools	5.0%		10.3	485^th of 529 public middle schools	8.3%	33		5.2	6.1	15.0	9.0		13.9	14.7	14.2	14.2		6.9	6.9	$16,110
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
Sunrise Park Middle	Public	6-8	2399 Cedar Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2700	743	51	14.6	39.0%	461 (62.0%)	74 (10.0%)	62 (8.3%)	83 (11.2%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.1%)	58.4	208^th of 545 public middle schools	61.8%		71.4	118^th of 529 public middle schools	77.7%	90		35.7	29.0	48.7	37.8		50.6	39.8	47.4	46.2		34.8	34.8	$12,849

Frequently Asked Questions about North Metro Flex Middle School

What district is North Metro Flex Middle School in?

North Metro Flex Academy

How many students attend North Metro Flex Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 42 students attended North Metro Flex Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Metro Flex Middle School?

Students at North Metro Flex Middle School are 43% Hispanic, 40% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% White, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is North Metro Flex Middle School a good school?

North Metro Flex Middle School ranks 404^th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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