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Metro Deaf School

1125 ENERGY PARK DRIVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55108 · (651) 224-3995 · Ramsey County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED11-CITYCHARTERTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL156 STUDENTS
Enrollment
156
Combined
STATE 50
Student : Teacher
6.1:1
26 FTE teachers
STATE 6.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
100 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
10
Kindergarten
6
Grade 1
11
Grade 2
13
Grade 3
10
Grade 4
9
Grade 5
9
Grade 6
11
Grade 7
11
Grade 8
13
Grade 9
13
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
13
Grade 12
21
Student demographics
White
6038%
STATE 60%
Hispanic
2315%
STATE 12%
Black
4931%
STATE 12%
Asian
1711%
STATE 7%
Two+
53%
STATE 7%
Native American
21%
STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8353%
Female
7347%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
10.2%
own-school result
Math
14.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
156
+59 (+61%) vs 2017
% White
38%
was 38%
% Hispanic
15%
was 16%
% Black
31%
was 32%
% Asian
11%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Metro Deaf School

Located at 1125 ENERGY PARK DRIVE, in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, Metro Deaf School is a heavily attended K-12 campus that enrolls 156 students (grades pre-K through 12), overseen by Metro Deaf School. By comparison, Minnesota's public schools average about 50 students each, so Metro Deaf School sits 212% above that benchmark.

Metro Deaf School sits inside Metro Deaf School, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Metro Deaf School records that 38% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder comes out to 31% Black, 15% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 59% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school lists 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.1:1. The state averages about 6.4:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 64% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, Ramsey County reports that median household earnings sit near $81,568, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Ramsey County's 302 public schools (combined enrollment of about 94,437 students), Metro Deaf School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Metro Deaf School operates from a downtown location. As a public charter, Metro Deaf School runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Metro Deaf School has grew 61%, going from 97 students in 2018 to 156 in 2025.

On this page, members of the Metro Deaf School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Ramsey County at a glance

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Population
542,945
Census ACS
Median income
$81,568
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
302
94,437 students

Quick facts

School name
Metro Deaf School
District
Metro Deaf School
Address
1125 ENERGY PARK DRIVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55108
Phone
(651) 224-3995
County
Ramsey County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
156
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
6.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
100 (64%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
270002802341
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Metro Deaf School
What is the total enrollment at Metro Deaf School?
Metro Deaf School enrolls approximately 156 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Metro Deaf School serve?
Metro Deaf School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro Deaf School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Metro Deaf School is approximately 6.1:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Metro Deaf School?
At Metro Deaf School, the student body is approximately 38% White, 15% Hispanic, 31% Black, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Metro Deaf School in?
Metro Deaf School is part of Metro Deaf School.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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