- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Saint Paul, MN
North Metro Flex Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Metro Flex Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270042305320Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Metro Flex Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in North Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Metro Flex Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Metro Flex Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in North Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: North Metro Flex Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042305320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
North Metro Flex Middle School held near 40 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270042305320 · North Saint Paul, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
44 enr · 11:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Metro Flex Academy (146 students)
North Metro Flex Middle School held near 40 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How North Metro Flex Middle School compares
North Metro Flex Middle School 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 95% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,981
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
White 20.5%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: African American at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, North Metro Flex Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for North Metro Flex Academy reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Metro Flex Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Metro Flex Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Metro Flex Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Metro Flex Middle School
How many students attend North Metro Flex Middle School?
North Metro Flex Middle School has 44 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Metro Flex Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Metro Flex Middle School is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Metro Flex Middle School?
83.3% of students at North Metro Flex Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Metro Flex Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Metro Flex Middle School is African American at 40.9% of enrollment, in North Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Metro Flex Middle School?
North Metro Flex Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Metro Flex Middle School rank among public schools in North Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, North Metro Flex Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in North Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in North Metro Flex Academy?
Besides North Metro Flex Middle School, North Metro Flex Academy also operates North Metro Flex Academy (146 students). See the North Metro Flex Academy district page for the complete list.