D
Needs Improvement
41/100

HOPE Community Academy Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle Charter School
📍 720 PAYNE AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
B
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
205
Students
enrolled
20.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%10/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs 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 +8 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

School Information

Address 720 PAYNE AVE
City Saint Paul
ZIP Code 55130
District 2700230
NCES School ID 270023005537
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55130

Understanding the community around HOPE Community Academy Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,911
Per Capita Income $21,054
Poverty Rate 28.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%
High School or Higher 71.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $202,200
Median Rent $1,089
Owner-Occupied 43.9%
Renter-Occupied 56.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for HOPE Community Academy Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 93.2%
White 2.0%
Black 2.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1.0%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 205
Teachers (FTE) 10.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for HOPE Community Academy Middle?
HOPE Community Academy Middle has a Repit School Score of 41 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 HOPE Community Academy Middle?
HOPE Community Academy Middle has 205 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1.
What grades does HOPE Community Academy Middle serve?
HOPE Community Academy Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a charter school.
How much funding does HOPE Community Academy Middle receive per student?
HOPE Community Academy Middle receives $18,820 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around HOPE Community Academy Middle in 55130 ▼
Avg Home Value
$254,499
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,126
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
56.1%

Other Schools in 55130

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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