Metro Schools Charter School District

620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411-8888
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 832 students in Metro Schools Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Metro Schools Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,707 Schools
# Students
832 Students
868,494 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
54,245 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
31:1

District Rank

Metro Schools Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 526 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#477 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Metro Schools Charter  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Metro Schools Charter  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Metro Schools Charter  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Metro Schools Charter  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Metro Schools Charter  School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
91,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
828 Students
101,273 Students
% Black Students
100%
12%
# White Students
1 Student
547,655 Students
% White Students
n/a
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
889 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
51,894 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,784
# Students in K Grade:
41
62,431
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
60,204
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
62,291
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
61,974
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
62,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
61,960
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
122
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,902. The school district revenue/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,143 is less than the state median of $18,629. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Metro Schools Charter  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Metro Schools Charter  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,847
$17,902
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Metro Schools Charter  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,143
$18,629
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Metro Schools Charter  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Metro Schools Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Set Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Metro College Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Set Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Metro 2 Online
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Online Set Academy
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Metro Schools Charter School District?
Metro Schools Charter School District manages 5 public schools serving 832 students.
What is the rank of Metro Schools Charter School District?
Metro Schools Charter School District is ranked #488 out of 526 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Metro Schools Charter School District?
100% of Metro Schools Charter School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Metro Schools Charter School District?
Metro Schools Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 31:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Metro Schools Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,143 is less than the state median of $18,629. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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