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Hope Community Academy Middle
Middle School · Hope Community Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter middle school in Saint Paul, MN serving grades 6th – 8th.
720 PAYNE AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55130
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Hope Community Academy Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope Community Academy Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,281
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Online Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Farnsworth Aerospace UpperEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Community of Peace Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Upper Mississippi Middle AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hope Community Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hope Community Academy Middle is listed in HOPE COMMUNITY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Community Academy Middle
Hope Community Academy Middle is a public middle school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Hope Community Academy, serving approximately 205 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,876 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Community Academy Middle
What grades does Hope Community Academy Middle serve?
Hope Community Academy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hope Community Academy Middle?
Hope Community Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Academy Middle is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Community Academy Middle rank in MN?
Hope Community Academy Middle ranks #1,876 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hope Community Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Community Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hope Community Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Community Academy Middle has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Hope Community Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Hope Community Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hope Community Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Hope Community Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Community Academy Middle?
87.8% of students at Hope Community Academy Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (651) 796-4500
- Area population (ZIP 55130)
- 18,634
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 29
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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