Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Metro Deaf 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Metro Deaf School's student population of 156 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
Metro Deaf 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 Metro Deaf School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1528 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metro Deaf School's ranking?
Metro Deaf School is ranked #1528 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro Deaf School?
The graduation rate of Metro Deaf School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Metro Deaf School?
156 students attend Metro Deaf School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Metro Deaf School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metro Deaf School?
Metro Deaf School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metro Deaf School offer ?
Metro Deaf School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metro Deaf School part of?
Metro Deaf School is part of Metro Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is Metro Deaf School located?
Metro Deaf 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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