Is St. Paul City Middle School a good school?

St. Paul City Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Minnesota middle schools.

How many students attend St. Paul City Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended St. Paul City Middle School.

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

Students at St. Paul City Middle School are 50% Hispanic, 25% African American, 17% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.

St. Paul City Middle School

Summary:

St. Paul City Middle School is a public charter school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic and African American.

Despite its diverse student body, St. Paul City Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Minnesota, with proficiency rates on state assessments ranging from just 2% to 25% across different grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance varies greatly among different student subgroups, with Asian and Special Education students performing relatively better, while African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform significantly worse, with rankings in the bottom quarter or even bottom 10% of Minnesota middle schools. Compared to nearby charter schools, which also serve predominantly minority and low-income student populations, St. Paul City Middle School generally underperforms on academic measures, suggesting that the school's challenges may not be solely attributable to its student demographics.

Further analysis reveals that St. Paul City Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio and a much higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch than nearby charter schools, which may be indicative of broader challenges, such as resource constraints, teacher quality, or school climate, that could be contributing to the school's persistent underperformance. The school's consistent low ranking and the performance gaps among different student subgroups suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and support systems to identify and address the root causes of its underperformance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103-8888

(651) 225-9177

District: St. Paul City School

SchoolDigger Rank:
528^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,409

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.4%

African American:

24.8%

Asian:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Paul City Middle School ranks worse than 96.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at St. Paul City Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.4%), African American (24.8%), Asian (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Paul City Middle School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare St. Paul City Middle School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Paul City Middle School is $13,409.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Paul City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul City Middle School 528^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See St. Paul City Middle School in the ranking list.)

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St. Paul City School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul City School 451^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at St. Paul City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	0.35	380^th	387	1.8%
2005	4.94	375^th	396	5.3%
2006	7.43	383^rd	406	5.7%
2007	7.39	384^th	403	4.7%
2008	6.04	386^th	409	5.6%
2010	4.25	433^rd	454	4.6%
2011	4.18	451^st	478	5.6%
2012	4.30	446^th	469	4.9%
2013	5.68	460^th	488	5.7%
2014	14.14	432^nd	490	11.8%
2015	17.40	439^th	516	14.9%
2016	17.97	433^rd	508	14.8%
2017	22.20	432^nd	523	17.4%
2018	30.92	384^th	518	25.9%
2019	29.28	407^th	533	23.6%
2021	10.52	477^th	521	8.4%
2022	10.01	476^th	520	8.5%
2023	6.76	505^th	529	4.5%
2024	5.26	528^th	545	3.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at St. Paul City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.83	6^th	109	94.5%
2019	60.66	27^th	120	77.5%
2022	21.91	128^th	130	1.5%
2023	36.74	91^st	133	31.6%
2024	35.60	108^th	158	31.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Paul City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.79	109^th	307	64.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.30	191^st	401	52.4%
2019	52.43	191^st	415	54.0%
2021	22.29	341^st	399	14.5%
2022	18.96	362^nd	404	10.4%
2023	13.29	428^th	459	6.8%
2024	7.75	463^rd	473	2.1%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Paul City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	34.44	316^th	436	27.5%
2019	26.77	350^th	439	20.3%
2022	11.49	429^th	467	8.1%
2023	8.42	428^th	455	5.9%
2024	4.86	464^th	474	2.1%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Paul City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	26.31	350^th	438	20.1%
2019	28.58	349^th	454	23.1%
2022	10.94	438^th	476	8.0%
2023	5.10	453^rd	464	2.4%
2024	4.77	467^th	479	2.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at St. Paul City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.79	71^st	108	34.3%
2019	41.89	67^th	112	40.2%

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Rank History for African American students at St. Paul City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	59.57	56^th	137	59.1%
2019	44.23	75^th	148	49.3%
2022	39.07	100^th	162	38.3%
2023	15.06	152^nd	164	7.3%
2024	20.80	152^nd	179	15.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at St. Paul City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.63	61^st	163	62.6%
2019	56.67	56^th	171	67.3%
2022	13.52	181^st	188	3.7%
2023	13.30	174^th	178	2.2%
2024	11.42	179^th	186	3.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. Paul City Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	3	21	61	2	0	n/a	n/a	87
2005	11	22	55	8	1	n/a	n/a	97
2006	17	17	58	10	0	n/a	n/a	102
2007	13	30	51	13	0	n/a	n/a	107
2008	10	19	42	10	0	n/a	n/a	81
2009	6	21	44	15	0	n/a	n/a	86
2010	8	29	38	21	0	n/a	n/a	96
2011	7	24	42	21	0	0	4	98
2012	5	30	32	24	2	0	8	101
2013	5	20	40	26	2	0	4	97
2014	8	24	37	36	3	0	3	111
2015	3	29	37	44	2	0	3	118
2016	2	39	34	53	1	0	3	132
2017	1	34	40	54	4	0	2	135
2018	3	35	42	55	2	0	2	139
2019	4	39	40	70	3	0	2	158
2020	3	43	29	73	3	0	5	156
2021	2	40	27	72	2	0	7	150
2022	1	33	15	70	1	0	6	126
2023	3	34	23	69	1	0	7	137

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 City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	87	9.0	9.7	88.5
2005	97	8.5	11.4	83.5
2006	102	10.0	10.2	76.5
2007	107	11.3	9.5	74.8
2008	81	9.2	8.8	82.7
2009	86	6.5	13.2	96.5
2010	96	6.3	15.2	93.8
2011	98	8.9	10.9	94.9
2012	101	7.6	13.1	96
2013	97	7.9	12.1	96.9
2014	111	8.8	12.5	97.3
2015	118	11.0	10.7	98.3
2016	132	10.0	13.2	92.4
2017	135	8.3	16.2	97.8
2018	139	7.4	18.7	96.4
2019	158	8.6	18.2	91.1
2020	156	9.7	16.0	98.1
2021	150	8.6	17.3	93.3
2022	126	13.5	9.3	91.3
2023	137	11.9	11.4	92

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 City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	87	9.0	9.7	88.5
2005	97	8.5	11.4	83.5
2006	102	10.0	10.2	76.5
2007	107	11.3	9.5	74.8
2008	81	9.2	8.8	82.7
2009	86	6.5	13.2	96.5
2010	96	6.3	15.2	93.8
2011	98	8.9	10.9	94.9
2012	101	7.6	13.1	96
2013	97	7.9	12.1	96.9
2014	111	8.8	12.5	97.3
2015	118	11.0	10.7	98.3
2016	132	10.0	13.2	92.4
2017	135	8.3	16.2	97.8
2018	139	7.4	18.7	96.4
2019	158	8.6	18.2	91.1
2020	156	9.7	16.0	98.1
2021	150	8.6	17.3	93.3
2022	126	13.5	9.3	91.3
2023	137	11.9	11.4	92

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 City Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,409

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Paul City Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 407^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 505^th of 529 Middle schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (St. Paul City Middle School)	21.2	0	21.2%
6th Grade Math (St. Paul City School)	21.2	0	21.2%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (St. Paul City Middle School)	36.5	10	26.5%
6th Grade Reading (St. Paul City School)	36.5	10	26.5%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (St. Paul City Middle School)	45.8	2.6	43.3%
7th Grade Math (St. Paul City School)	45.8	2.6	43.3%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (St. Paul City Middle School)	41.7	7.7	34%
7th Grade Reading (St. Paul City School)	41.7	7.7	34%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (St. Paul City Middle School)	58.7	12	46.7%
8th Grade Math (St. Paul City School)	58.7	12	46.7%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (St. Paul City Middle School)	43.5	22	21.5%
8th Grade Reading (St. Paul City School)	43.5	22	21.5%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (St. Paul City Middle School)	15.9	2	13.9%
8th Grade Science (St. Paul City School)	15.9	2	13.9%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	158	137	13.3%
African American	39	34	12.8%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	40	23	42.5%
Hispanic	70	69	1.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	3	25%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.1%	92%	0.8%

Schools Near St. Paul City Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III 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	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
St. Paul City Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	215 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	St. Paul City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 225-9177	137	12	11.4	92.0%	3 (2.2%)	34 (24.8%)	69 (50.4%)	23 (16.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	5.3	528^th of 545 public middle schools	3.1%		6.8	505^th of 529 public middle schools	4.5%	23		2.2	2.1	4.7	2.9		21.3	14.6	4.7	13.8		4.6	4.6	$13,409
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	19 E Exchange St.	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Upper Mississippi Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 528-8091	75	0	8.8	50.7%	34 (45.3%)	9 (12.0%)	18 (24.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.0%)	37.9	348^th of 545 public middle schools	36.1%		25.2	410^th of 529 public middle schools	22.5%	62		9.1	0.0	17.4	11.4		54.6	45.5	37.5	43.5		28.0	28.0	$13,328
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle	Public, Charter	5-6	170 Rose Ave W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 350-7655	41	2	20.5	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.2%)	3 (7.3%)	32 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)	55.3	47.5			51.7	53.2	30.0			42.5	23.4		23.4
HOPE Community Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	720 Payne Ave	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Hope Community Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 796-4500	208	8	27.2	90.9%	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	200 (96.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.5	496^th of 545 public middle schools	9.0%		12.2	477^th of 529 public middle schools	9.8%	19		4.8	22.2	17.0	13.5		15.5	20.3	13.5	16.5		9.4	9.4
Saint Paul Online Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 767-8100	173	8	20.4	82.1%	22 (12.7%)	58 (33.5%)	30 (17.3%)	40 (23.1%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.8%)	11.9	494^th of 545 public middle schools	9.4%		16.3	460^th of 529 public middle schools	13.0%	34		10.3	8.8	0.0	6.9		41.4	17.7	8.0	22.7		11.1	11.1
Community of Peace Academy Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	471 Magnolia Ave E	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Community Of Peace Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 280-4601	283	9	29.9	89.8%	15 (5.3%)	72 (25.4%)	68 (24.0%)	108 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.7%)	11.1	499^th of 545 public middle schools	8.4%		11.8	480^th of 529 public middle schools	9.3%	19	6.8	11.6	9.3	4.5	8.1	24.3	27.9	25.0	22.4	24.9	9.6	2.9	6.4	$12,893
The Journey School Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	775 Lexington Parkway N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	The Journey School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 389-1579	26	2	15.5	80.8%	2 (7.7%)	10 (38.5%)	5 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (30.8%)	3.9	540^th of 545 public middle schools	0.9%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	16.7	8.0		0.0	0.0
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	497 Humboldt Ave	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Quantum STEAM Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 615-6888	38	1	28.5	92.1%	0 (0.0%)	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.6	438^th of 545 public middle schools	19.6%					(n/a)	12.5	0.0	13.3		9.3	58.8	46.7	31.3		45.8	25.0		25.0
Washington Technology Middle School	Public	6-8	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 293-8830	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)		10.5	8.5	10.9	9.9		19.6	13.9	20.9	18.2		10.2	10.2
Alternative Learning Center On Track	Public	6-8	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$10,249

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