Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-6, North Metro Flex Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Metro Flex Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Metro Flex Academy's student population of 173 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Metro Flex Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Metro Flex Academy is 0.72, which is more 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
#1528 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
42%
12%
White
24%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Metro Flex Academy's ranking?
North Metro Flex Academy is ranked #1528 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are North Metro Flex Academy often compared to?
North Metro Flex Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cowern Elementary School, Eagle Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend North Metro Flex Academy?
173 students attend North Metro Flex Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of North Metro Flex Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Metro Flex Academy?
North Metro Flex Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Metro Flex Academy offer ?
North Metro Flex Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is North Metro Flex Academy part of?
North Metro Flex Academy is part of North Metro Flex Academy School District.
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