- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
Hope Community Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hope Community Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270023005537Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Community Academy Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Community Academy Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Community Academy Middle ranks #6 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Hope Community Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270023005537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hope Community Academy Middle held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 270023005537 · Saint Paul, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
221 enr · 31.6:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hope Community Academy Elementary (434 students)
Hope Community Academy Middle held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hope Community Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hope Community
Hope Community Academy Elementary
434 students
- This school
Hope Community Academy Middle
221 students
- Hope Community 124
Hope Community Academy High School
124 students
What this shows Hope Community Academy Middle reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Community Academy Middle compares
Hope Community Academy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.6:1 | ▲ 100% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 86% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.6:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 93.2%
African American 4.1%
White 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Hope Community Academy Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hope Community Academy reports $15,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Community Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Community Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Community Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Community Academy Middle
How many students attend Hope Community Academy Middle?
Hope Community Academy Middle has 221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Academy Middle is 31.6:1, which is 100% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope Community Academy Middle?
79.8% of students at Hope Community Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Community Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hope Community Academy Middle is Asian at 93.2% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Community Academy Middle?
Hope Community Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hope Community Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Community Academy Middle ranks #6 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Hope Community Academy?
Besides Hope Community Academy Middle, Hope Community Academy also operates Hope Community Academy Elementary (434 students) and Hope Community Academy High School (124 students). See the Hope Community Academy district page for the complete list.