St. Paul Middle School

Summary:

St. Paul Middle School is a public middle school located in Saint Paul, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 46 students. The school is part of the Chetopa-St. Paul school district, which is ranked 140 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St. Paul Middle School consistently outperforms the Chetopa-St. Paul district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 45.09% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28.78% for the district and 33.55% for the state. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school had 49.01% proficiency, compared to 26.76% for the district and 31.6% for the state. The school also stands out in its performance for specific student subgroups, ranking highly for White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school has shown a consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 303 out of 358 Kansas middle schools in 2016-2017 to 27 out of 362 in 2023-2024.

Despite the school's strong academic performance, it faces challenges related to socioeconomic status, with a high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients. However, the school is able to overcome these barriers and provide a quality education to its students. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Royster Middle School, Girard Middle, and Parsons Middle School, St. Paul Middle School stands out in its academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's spending per student ($11,784 in 2018-2019) is also higher than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success and ability to provide a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771

(620) 449-2245

District: Chetopa-St. Paul

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,784

Students who attend St. Paul Middle School usually attend:

High:

St. Paul High School

Feeder schools for St. Paul Middle School:

Elementary:

St. Paul Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Hispanic:

13.0%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Paul Middle School ranks better than 92.5% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (13%), American Indian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Paul Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare St. Paul Middle School employs 3.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Paul Middle School is $11,784.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Paul Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul Middle School 27^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See St. Paul Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Chetopa-St. Paul:

SchoolDigger ranks Chetopa-St. Paul 140^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. Paul Middle School

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Rank History for all students at St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2009	51.87	175^th	307	43.0%
2010	53.00	167^th	316	47.2%
2011	51.96	188^th	320	41.3%
2012	64.33	130^th	342	62.0%
2013	58.42	176^th	355	50.4%
2015	24.83	308^th	368	16.3%
2016	25.22	276^th	343	19.5%
2017	22.97	303^rd	358	15.4%
2018	39.53	205^th	350	41.4%
2019	48.80	170^th	368	53.8%
2021	72.55	66^th	367	82.0%
2022	73.05	60^th	368	83.7%
2023	73.30	57^th	362	84.3%
2024	87.13	27^th	362	92.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	59.83	70^th	255	72.5%
2019	63.28	66^th	270	75.6%
2021	88.25	8^th	275	97.1%
2022	92.98	4^th	270	98.5%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.80	221^st	275	19.6%
2019	63.08	85^th	294	71.1%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.97	237^th	301	21.3%
2021	38.47	196^th	308	36.4%

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Rank History for White students at St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	37.23	215^th	333	35.4%
2019	46.07	174^th	344	49.4%
2021	69.73	64^th	349	81.7%
2022	65.46	77^th	349	77.9%
2023	79.42	44^th	349	87.4%
2024	87.70	23^rd	347	93.4%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. Paul Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	56	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	60
2010	57	0	4	0	0	3	64
2011	62	0	1	0	0	4	67
2012	75	1	1	0	0	1	78
2013	62	1	2	0	0	0	65
2014	49	0	2	1	0	2	54
2015	43	0	1	0	0	3	47
2016	47	0	0	0	0	3	50
2017	52	0	1	0	0	2	55
2018	50	0	1	0	0	2	53
2019	58	0	1	0	0	2	61
2020	55	0	0	0	0	1	56
2021	46	0	2	2	0	0	50
2022	35	1	3	0	0	0	39
2023	38	1	6	1	0	0	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Paul Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	60	4.8	12.5	58.3
2010	64	5.7	11.2	60.9
2011	67	6.4	10.4	58.2
2012	78	7.0	11.0	59
2013	65	6.2	10.4	61.5
2014	54	5.9	9.1	55.6
2015	47	5.0	9.4	59.6
2016	50	4.0	12.5	48
2017	55	3.7	14.8	56.4
2018	53	3.5	15.1	56.6
2019	61	4.0	15.2	52.5
2020	56	3.4	16.4	60.7
2021	50	3.3	15.1	62
2022	39	2.8	13.9	61.5
2023	46	3.4	13.5	52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Paul Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	60	4.8	12.5	58.3
2010	64	5.7	11.2	60.9
2011	67	6.4	10.4	58.2
2012	78	7.0	11.0	59
2013	65	6.2	10.4	61.5
2014	54	5.9	9.1	55.6
2015	47	5.0	9.4	59.6
2016	50	4.0	12.5	48
2017	55	3.7	14.8	56.4
2018	53	3.5	15.1	56.6
2019	61	4.0	15.2	52.5
2020	56	3.4	16.4	60.7
2021	50	3.3	15.1	62
2022	39	2.8	13.9	61.5
2023	46	3.4	13.5	52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Paul Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,305 (11.1%)	$10,478 (88.9%)	$11,784

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Paul Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 170^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 57^th of 362 Middle schools	30.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Paul Middle School)	29.2	42.1	12.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa-St. Paul)	34.3	32.3	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Paul Middle School)	16.7	36.8	20.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chetopa-St. Paul)	20	22.6	2.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Paul Middle School)	50	28.6	21.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa-St. Paul)	40	29.2	10.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. Paul Middle School)	27.3	53.8	26.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chetopa-St. Paul)	23.3	34.8	11.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Paul Middle School)	26.7	40	13.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa-St. Paul)	25.9	36.4	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. Paul Middle School)	26.7	46.7	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chetopa-St. Paul)	22.2	40.9	18.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (St. Paul Middle School)	26.7	26.7
8th Grade Science (Chetopa-St. Paul)	25.9	22.7	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	61	46	24.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	58	38	34.5%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.5%	52.2%	0.3%

Schools Near St. Paul Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St. Paul Middle School	Public	6-8	118 First Street	Saint Paul	66771	Neosho County	Chetopa-St. Paul	No	No	No	No	(620) 449-2245	46	3	13.5	52.2%	38 (82.6%)	1 (2.2%)	6 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.1	27^th of 362 public middle schools	92.5%		73.3	57^th of 362 public middle schools	84.3%	30	47.1	42.9	46.2	45.1	58.8	38.1	53.8	49.0	38.5	38.5	$11,784	$1,305	$10,478
Galesburg Middle School	Public	6-8	6955 Kingman Rd	Galesburg	66740	Neosho County	Erie-Galesburg	No	No	No	No	(620) 763-2470	92	7	13.5	66.3%	82 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	41.8	197^th of 362 public middle schools	45.6%		39.6	210^th of 362 public middle schools	42.0%	13	26.7	19.2	27.3	24.7	33.3	15.4	30.3	27.0	18.2	18.2	$10,504	$1,399	$9,105
Parsons Middle School	Public	6-8	2719 Main	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	No	(620) 421-4190	295	26	11.3	84.1%	175 (59.3%)	30 (10.2%)	34 (11.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (17.3%)	28.6	275^th of 362 public middle schools	24.0%		25.5	291^st of 362 public middle schools	19.6%	16	30.1	28.4	18.8	25.3	16.5	14.8	10.8	13.8	11.8	11.8	$9,850	$2,694	$7,156
Girard Middle	Public	6-8	415 North Summit	Girard	66743	Crawford County	Girard	No	No	No	No	(620) 724-4114	230	15	15.6	47.0%	206 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	54.2	126^th of 362 public middle schools	65.2%		66.3	80^th of 362 public middle schools	77.9%	46	35.6	26.6	25.3	28.7	36.2	24.0	21.1	26.4	35.2	35.2	$9,095	$340	$8,755
Royster Middle School	Public	6-8	400 W Main	Chanute	66720	Neosho County	Chanute Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 432-2520	390	25	15.6	62.8%	319 (81.8%)	4 (1.0%)	38 (9.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.9%)	40	207^th of 362 public middle schools	42.8%		36	231^st of 362 public middle schools	36.2%	24	20.9	26.2	22.4	23.2	14.5	19.5	26.0	19.9	30.7	30.7	$10,116	$296	$9,820

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul Middle School

What high school do graduates of St. Paul Middle School attend?

Students who attend St. Paul Middle School usually go on to attend St. Paul High School

Is St. Paul Middle School a good school?

Yes. St. Paul Middle School ranks in the top 7.5% of Kansas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of St. Paul Middle School?

Students at St. Paul Middle School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend St. Paul Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended St. Paul Middle School.

What district is St. Paul Middle School in?

Chetopa-St. Paul

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