Serving 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mn Academy For The Blind ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mn Academy For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mn Academy For The Blind's student population of 43 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mn Academy For The Blind ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mn Academy For The Blind is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mn Academy For The Blind's ranking?
Mn Academy For The Blind is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mn Academy For The Blind?
The graduation rate of Mn Academy For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mn Academy For The Blind?
43 students attend Mn Academy For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mn Academy For The Blind students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mn Academy For The Blind?
Mn Academy For The Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mn Academy For The Blind offer ?
Mn Academy For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mn Academy For The Blind part of?
Mn Academy For The Blind is part of Minnesota State Academies School District.
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