Enrollment
44
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Metro Flex Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Metro Flex Middle School
North Metro Flex Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 44 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.3% of students qualify for free meals, 95% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 44 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, North Metro Flex Academy, also runs North Metro Flex Academy (146 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Metro Flex Middle School compares
North Metro Flex Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Metro Flex Academy, which includes North Metro Flex Middle School.
$14,517
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.7%
State 79.2%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~44 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Metro Flex Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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