For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,535 students in Metro Schools Charter. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Metro Schools Charter have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
1,535 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Metro Schools Charter, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.5%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.60
Showing 2007–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
99%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,511 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,607
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$10,511
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Best Metro Schools Charter Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Set Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #22.
Metro College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
Metro 2 Online
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 187:1
Rank: n/an/a
Online Set Academy
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: K-5 | 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Metro Schools Charter?
Metro Schools Charter manages 4 public schools serving 1,535 students.
What is the rank of Metro Schools Charter?
Metro Schools Charter is ranked #336 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Metro Schools Charter?
99% of Metro Schools Charter students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Metro Schools Charter?
Metro Schools Charter has a student/teacher ratio of 29:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Metro Schools Charter's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,511 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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