Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Summary:

Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is a public charter middle school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school has seen a decline in its racial diversity over the past few years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 66.09% in 2020-2021 to 45.33% in 2022-2023. The school's performance on statewide assessments has also been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 161 out of 521 Minnesota middle schools in 2020-2021 to 348 out of 545 in 2023-2024.

Upper Mississippi Middle Academy's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in Math for all grades was 11.36%, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school's performance on the Reading and Science assessments is also below the state averages, with proficiency rates of 43.48% and 28% respectively in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 49.85% and 39.56%. However, the school has shown strong performance in serving its special education students, ranking in the top 10 out of 288 Minnesota middle schools in 2021-2022 for this subgroup.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Heritage E-Stem Magnet School, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy's performance on standardized tests is generally lower. Heritage E-Stem Magnet School, located just 2.55 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy has increased significantly, from 16.52% in 2020-2021 to 50.67% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families, which may present unique challenges for the school.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 19 E Exchange St.
       Saint Paul, MN  55101-8888


(651) 528-8091

District: Upper Mississippi Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,328 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  75

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.3%
Hispanic:
24.0%
Two or more races:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.7% Help


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Compare Details Upper Mississippi Middle Academy ranks worse than 63.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.3%), Hispanic (24%), two or more races (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is $13,328.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Mississippi Middle Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Mississippi Middle Academy 348th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Upper Mississippi Middle Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Upper Mississippi Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Mississippi Academy 291st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

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Rank History for all students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 51.48 253rd 516 51.0%
2016 46.46 284th 508 44.1%
2017 45.87 308th 523 41.1%
2018 59.63 216th 518 58.3%
2019 55.71 240th 533 55.0%
2021 63.79 161st 521 69.1%
2022 61.30 184th 520 64.6%
2023 25.20 410th 529 22.5%
2024 37.86 348th 545 36.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.49 29th 253 88.5%
2019 77.12 36th 282 87.2%
2022 90.60 10th 288 96.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.73 163rd 401 59.4%
2019 43.13 252nd 415 39.3%
2023 23.14 372nd 459 19.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.29 282nd 436 35.3%
2019 43.91 278th 439 36.7%
2022 61.13 165th 467 64.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.23 125th 438 71.5%
2019 60.02 179th 454 60.6%
2022 52.72 214th 476 55.0%
2023 22.78 370th 464 20.3%
2024 50.40 230th 479 52.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.80 35th 171 79.5%
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Rank History for White students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.48 198th 428 53.7%
2019 49.00 221st 428 48.4%
2021 55.85 156th 422 63.0%
2022 59.93 149th 438 66.0%
2023 22.42 377th 436 13.5%
2024 53.41 184th 440 58.2%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Open Quote Wonderful school with caring teachers! They care about teaching the whole child! Great positive culture at this school! I highly recommend!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 88 14 3 20 0 0 9 0 134
2015 153 14 2 16 0 0 16 0 201
2016 186 19 4 23 1 0 8 0 241
2017 155 7 6 29 0 0 14 0 211
2018 136 16 4 33 1 0 19 0 209
2019 132 9 3 30 1 0 14 0 189
2020 109 15 3 22 0 0 20 0 169
2021 76 9 1 18 0 0 11 0 115
2022 63 9 3 21 0 0 17 0 113
2023 34 9 1 18 1 0 12 0 75

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 Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 134 6.0 22.2 26.9
2015 201 13.0 15.4 10.9
2016 241 11.0 21.9 12
2017 211 12.6 16.7 14.2
2018 209 15.2 13.7 26.3
2019 189 15.0 12.5 18
2020 169 13.1 12.8 24.9
2021 115 13.0 8.8 16.5
2022 113 12.8 8.8 19.5
2023 75 0.0 n/a 50.7

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 Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 134 6.0 22.2 26.9
2015 201 13.0 15.4 10.9
2016 241 11.0 21.9 12
2017 211 12.6 16.7 14.2
2018 209 15.2 13.7 26.3
2019 189 15.0 12.5 18
2020 169 13.1 12.8 24.9
2021 115 13.0 8.8 16.5
2022 113 12.8 8.8 19.5
2023 75 0.0 n/a 50.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,328

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 410th of 529 Middle schools
 32.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Upper Mississippi Middle Academy)37.110
 27.1%
   6th Grade Math (Upper Mississippi Academy)37.110
 27.1%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Upper Mississippi Middle Academy)8045.5
 34.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Upper Mississippi Academy)8045.5
 34.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Upper Mississippi Middle Academy)33.316
 17.3%
   7th Grade Math (Upper Mississippi Academy)33.316
 17.3%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Upper Mississippi Middle Academy)62.332
 30.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Upper Mississippi Academy)62.332
 30.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Upper Mississippi Middle Academy)43.811.5
 32.2%
   8th Grade Math (Upper Mississippi Academy)43.811.5
 32.2%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Upper Mississippi Middle Academy)56.737
 19.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Upper Mississippi Academy)56.737
 19.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Upper Mississippi Middle Academy)47.612.5
 35.1%
   8th Grade Science (Upper Mississippi Academy)47.612.5
 35.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18975
 60.3%
African American99
American Indian11
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3018
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White13234
 74.2%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18%50.7%
 32.7%


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Upper Mississippi Middle Academy ranks 348th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 75 students attended Upper Mississippi Middle Academy.

Students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy are 45% White, 24% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 12% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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