The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf is a public residential school serving deaf children in Minnesota, United States. It is one of two Minnesota State Academies in Faribault and operated by the state for particular student populations.
Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mn Academy For The Deaf 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mn Academy For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mn Academy For The Deaf's student population of 82 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1863
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mn Academy For The Deaf 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 Mn Academy For The Deaf is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1536 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mn Academy For The Deaf's ranking?
Mn Academy For The Deaf is ranked #1536 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mn Academy For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Mn Academy For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mn Academy For The Deaf?
82 students attend Mn Academy For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mn Academy For The Deaf students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mn Academy For The Deaf?
Mn Academy For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mn Academy For The Deaf offer ?
Mn Academy For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mn Academy For The Deaf part of?
Mn Academy For The Deaf is part of Minnesota State Academies School District.
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