Metro Schools Charter School District
School District · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
70.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
70.5:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#286 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,727
+$1,119 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,339 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Metro Schools Charter ranks #286 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Metro Schools Charter's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Set Academy Elementary (6.0/10), Set Academy Middle (5.8/10), and Metro College Prep (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Metro Schools Charter
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set Academy Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Set Academy Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Metro College Prep | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Metro Schools Charter
Metro Schools Charter is a Minneapolis, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,339 students with a student-teacher ratio of 70.5:1. District-level spending was $15,727 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Metro Schools Charter demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Set Academy Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Metro Schools Charter students show an average math proficiency of 20.0% and ELA proficiency of 29.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Metro Schools Charter, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Metro Schools Charter with test data.
Schools in Metro Schools Charter
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Minneapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 1,339
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- District spending per student
- $15,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Metro Schools Charter?
Metro Schools Charter has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Metro Schools Charter?
The average composite rating for Metro Schools Charter is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Metro Schools Charter?
Metro Schools Charter's district-level spending was $15,727 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Metro Schools Charter?
The average student-teacher ratio in Metro Schools Charter is 70.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Metro Schools Charter?
Set Academy Elementary is the highest-rated school in Metro Schools Charter with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Metro Schools Charter?
Across schools in Metro Schools Charter with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Metro Schools Charter compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Metro Schools Charter has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Metro Schools Charter with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Minneapolis Public School District (98)
- Anoka-Hennepin School District (51)
- Intermediate School District 287 (50)
- Rochester Public School District (49)
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- Elk River Public School District (31)
- South Washington County Schools (29)
- Robbinsdale Public School District (28)
- Duluth Public School District (27)
- Mounds View Public School District (27)
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- St. Cloud Public School District (27)
- Mankato Public School District (26)
- White Bear Lake School District (25)
- Bloomington Public School District (23)
- Eastern Carver County Public School (23)
- North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale (23)
- Wayzata Public School District (21)
- Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools (20)
- Lakeville Area Schools (20)
- Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist (18)
- Centennial Public School District (18)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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