D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Mn Academy For The Blind

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 400 6TH AVE SE, Faribault, MN 55021
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 25th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
40
Students
enrolled
2.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%25/100reading 17th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%65/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−28 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 400 6TH AVE SE
City Faribault
ZIP Code 55021
District 2700129
NCES School ID 270012903056
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55021

Understanding the community around Mn Academy For The Blind helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,742
Per Capita Income $34,198
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $244,700
Median Rent $1,047
Owner-Occupied 70.4%
Renter-Occupied 29.6%
View full data for ZIP 55021 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mn Academy For The Blind.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.5%
Black 10.0%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 40
Teachers (FTE) 13.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 2.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mn Academy For The Blind?
Mn Academy For The Blind has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mn Academy For The Blind?
Mn Academy For The Blind has 40 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 2.9:1.
What grades does Mn Academy For The Blind serve?
Mn Academy For The Blind serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mn Academy For The Blind receive per student?
Mn Academy For The Blind receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mn Academy For The Blind in 55021 ▼
Avg Home Value
$306,794
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,449
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
29.6%

Other Schools in 55021

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026