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North Metro Flex Academy
Elementary School · North Metro Flex Academy · North Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in North Saint Paul, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
2350 HELEN STREET, North Saint Paul, MN 55109
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Metro Flex Academy score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Metro Flex Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- 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
$81,759
Median home value
$291,200
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| St Peter CatholicPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Cowern ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 397 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Metro Flex Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,981NCES 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.
North Metro Flex Academy is listed in North Metro Flex Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Metro Flex Academy
North Metro Flex Academy is a public elementary school in North Saint Paul, MN, part of North Metro Flex Academy, serving approximately 150 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,948 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Metro Flex Academy
What grades does North Metro Flex Academy serve?
North Metro Flex Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend North Metro Flex Academy?
North Metro Flex Academy has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Metro Flex Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Metro Flex Academy is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Metro Flex Academy rank in MN?
North Metro Flex Academy ranks #1,948 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is North Metro Flex Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Metro Flex Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 North Metro Flex Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Metro Flex Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is North Metro Flex Academy a charter school?
Yes, North Metro Flex Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Metro Flex Academy a Title I school?
No, North Metro Flex Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Metro Flex Academy?
76.7% of students at North Metro Flex Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (651) 300-6300
- Area population (ZIP 55109)
- 34,266
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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