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#775 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 39% in state

Mn Academy for the Deaf

School · Minnesota State Academies · Faribault, MN

A Minnesota State Academies school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

615 OLOF HANSON DR, Faribault, MN 55021

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Mn Academy for the Deaf score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

74.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mn Academy for the Deaf 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mn Academy for the BlindEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–120.8 mi40Compare →
Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK2.1 mi93Compare →
Alexander Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.1K–122.3 mi31Compare →
Laura Baker Sun ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.3 mi14Compare →

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
#1 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 Deaf is listed in MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mn Academy for the Deaf

Mn Academy for the Deaf is a public school in Faribault, MN, part of Minnesota State Academies, serving approximately 82 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #775 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mn Academy for the Deaf

What grades does Mn Academy for the Deaf serve?

Mn Academy for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Mn Academy for the Deaf?

Mn Academy for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Deaf?

The student-teacher ratio at Mn Academy for the Deaf is 3.6:1. 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 Deaf rank in MN?

Mn Academy for the Deaf ranks #775 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Mn Academy for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?

Mn Academy for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Deaf?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mn Academy for the Deaf has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mn Academy for the Deaf a charter school?

No, Mn Academy for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mn Academy for the Deaf a Title I school?

No, Mn Academy for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mn Academy for the Deaf?

74.4% of students at Mn Academy for the Deaf 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
82
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
special_ed
Setting
Distant Town
County
Rice County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
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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