South St. Paul Middle School

Summary:

South St. Paul Middle School is a public middle school serving 658 students in grades 6-8 in the South St. Paul Public School District in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 46.5% White, 10.64% African American, 28.72% Hispanic, 3.19% Asian, 0.46% Native American, and 10.49% two or more races.

Despite its diverse student body, South St. Paul Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) in math, reading, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.72% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 45.47% statewide and 25.5% for the district. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, and Special Education students ranking in the bottom 25% of Minnesota middle schools. However, the school performs better for African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the middle 50% of Minnesota middle schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Friendly Hills Middle and Woodbury Middle, both in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district, South St. Paul Middle School is significantly underperforming, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points lower. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.79%, and its relatively high student-teacher ratio of 19.4, may be contributing factors to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 700 2nd St N
       South Saint Paul, MN  55075-8888


(651) 306-3659

District: South St. Paul Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
420th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  658

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
Hispanic:
28.7%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Compare Details South St. Paul Middle School ranks worse than 77.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.41. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South St. Paul Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South St. Paul Middle School 420th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See South St. Paul Middle School in the ranking list.)

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South St. Paul Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South St. Paul Public School District 360th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.64 442nd 521 15.2%
2022 22.76 411th 520 21.0%
2023 17.18 454th 529 14.2%
2024 27.41 420th 545 22.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.81 96th 97 1.0%
2022 15.66 120th 131 8.4%
2023 5.67 107th 107 0.0%
2024 10.94 113th 116 2.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.15 130th 130 0.0%
2024 21.93 157th 158 0.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.34 234th 260 10.0%
2022 15.72 269th 288 6.6%
2023 14.68 278th 298 6.7%
2024 23.21 261st 307 15.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.70 352nd 399 11.8%
2022 22.90 339th 404 16.1%
2023 16.87 413th 459 10.0%
2024 23.08 397th 473 16.1%
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Rank History for Female students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.35 373rd 443 15.8%
2022 22.24 382nd 467 18.2%
2023 15.56 399th 455 12.3%
2024 30.19 347th 474 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.68 398th 437 8.9%
2022 20.95 391st 476 17.9%
2023 17.06 393rd 464 15.3%
2024 20.38 401st 479 16.3%
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Rank History for African American students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.42 87th 141 38.3%
2022 34.41 105th 162 35.2%
2023 34.23 113th 164 31.1%
2024 28.06 135th 179 24.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.61 133rd 156 14.7%
2022 26.19 156th 188 17.0%
2023 25.63 147th 178 17.4%
2024 31.79 135th 186 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.41 405th 422 4.0%
2022 21.83 374th 438 14.6%
2023 13.58 404th 436 7.3%
2024 30.90 329th 440 25.2%
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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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Enrollment information for South St. Paul Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 361 66 21 210 4 0 70 0 732
2022 344 64 17 191 2 0 66 0 684
2023 306 70 21 189 3 0 69 0 658

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 South St. Paul Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 732 33.1 22.1 45.4
2022 684 34.7 19.6 47.4
2023 658 33.9 19.4 60.8

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 South St. Paul Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 732 33.1 22.1 45.4
2022 684 34.7 19.6 47.4
2023 658 33.9 19.4 60.8

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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Students at South St. Paul Middle School are 47% White, 29% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

South St. Paul Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 658 students attended South St. Paul Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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