Hmong College Prep Academy is a charter school in St. Paul, Minnesota that has grades K-12. HCPA is open to all students. It has a large population of Hmong American and Karen American students.
Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School's student population of 724 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1679 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
97%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School's ranking?
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School is ranked #1679 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School often compared to?
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo, Hmong College Prep Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School?
724 students attend Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School?
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School offer ?
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School part of?
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School is part of Hmong College Prep Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School located?
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School is located in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Como Park.
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