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 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Minnesota State Academy For 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (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
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf's student population of 88 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1863
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesota State Academy For Deaf is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
52%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Minnesota State Academy For Deaf's ranking?
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 Minnesota State Academy For Deaf?
The graduation rate of Minnesota State Academy For Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota State Academy For Deaf?
88 students attend Minnesota State Academy For Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Minnesota State Academy For Deaf students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnesota State Academy For Deaf?
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota State Academy For Deaf offer ?
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnesota State Academy For Deaf part of?
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf is part of Minnesota State Academies School District.
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