Metro Deaf School is a birth–12+ free charter school in St. Paul, Minnesota that serves Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind students throughout the Twin Cities. Its mission is to promote academic excellence and social wellbeing for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard-of-Hearing students using an ASL/English bilingual approach.
Serving 141 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro Deaf School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Metro Deaf School's student population of 141 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Metro Deaf School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metro Deaf School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
31%
12%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metro Deaf School's ranking?
Metro Deaf School is ranked #1706 out of 1,860 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 84%.
How many students attend Metro Deaf School?
141 students attend Metro Deaf School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Metro Deaf School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% 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 5:1, 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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