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#1028 of 1,992 schools in MN
Mn Academy for the Blind
School · Minnesota State Academies · Faribault, MN
A Minnesota State Academies school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 6TH AVE SE, Faribault, MN 55021
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mn Academy for the Blind score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mn Academy for the Blind sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Faribault), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,296
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Academy for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.5 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Alexander Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Laura Baker Sun ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 14 | 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.
Minnesota State Academies
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mn Academy for the Blind is listed in MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mn Academy for the Blind
Mn Academy for the Blind is a public school in Faribault, MN, part of Minnesota State Academies, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mn Academy for the Blind
What grades does Mn Academy for the Blind serve?
Mn Academy for the Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mn Academy for the Blind?
Mn Academy for the Blind has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Blind is 3.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mn Academy for the Blind rank in MN?
Mn Academy for the Blind ranks #1,028 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mn Academy for the Blind's MySchoolScout rating?
Mn Academy for the Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Mn Academy for the Blind?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mn Academy for the Blind has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mn Academy for the Blind a charter school?
No, Mn Academy for the Blind is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mn Academy for the Blind a Title I school?
No, Mn Academy for the Blind is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mn Academy for the Blind?
65.0% of students at Mn Academy for the Blind 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (507) 412-5200
- Area population (ZIP 55021)
- 30,860
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 55021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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