St. Louis Park Middle School

Summary:

St. Louis Park Middle School is a public middle school serving 956 students in grades 6-8 in the St. Louis Park Public School District. While the school's overall academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is below the state and district averages, there are some notable differences in how different student subgroups perform.

Academically, the school's White and multi-racial students perform relatively well, ranking in the top half of Minnesota middle schools. However, the school's African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students struggle, ranking in the bottom quartile. This significant achievement gap suggests the school may need to focus on targeted interventions and support for these underperforming subgroups. Compared to nearby higher-performing schools like Wayzata East Middle, which consistently ranks among the top 10 middle schools in the state, St. Louis Park Middle School's academic performance, particularly in math and science, lags behind.

Other factors that may contribute to the school's academic challenges include a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.5 to 19.9 students per teacher, which is higher than nearby schools like Hopkins North Middle and Wayzata East Middle. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 27.47% in 2020-2021 to 40.38% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students who may require additional support.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2025 Texas Ave S
       Saint Louis Park, MN  55426-2518


(952) 928-6300

District: St. Louis Park Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,707 Help


Students who attend St. Louis Park Middle School usually attend:

High:    St. Louis Park Senior High

Feeder schools for St. Louis Park Middle School:

Elementary:    Aquila Elementary
    Peter Hobart Elementary
    Susan Lindgren Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  938

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
African American:
19.5%
Hispanic:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St. Louis Park Middle School ranks better than 56.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at St. Louis Park Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), African American (19.5%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Louis Park Middle School is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Louis Park Middle School is $13,707.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Louis Park Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis Park Middle School 235th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See St. Louis Park Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Louis Park Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis Park Public School District 115th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Louis Park Middle School

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Rank History for all students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.23 126th 387 67.4%
2005 68.29 135th 396 65.9%
2006 68.72 116th 406 71.4%
2007 72.69 86th 403 78.7%
2008 62.62 161st 409 60.6%
2009 66.59 68th 230 70.4%
2010 67.72 140th 454 69.2%
2011 61.07 183rd 478 61.7%
2012 54.36 248th 469 47.1%
2013 62.22 175th 488 64.1%
2014 64.79 168th 490 65.7%
2015 63.27 184th 516 64.3%
2016 65.57 170th 508 66.5%
2017 61.10 211th 523 59.7%
2018 52.67 275th 518 46.9%
2019 53.18 259th 533 51.4%
2021 63.09 168th 521 67.8%
2022 44.44 300th 520 42.3%
2023 50.37 257th 529 51.4%
2024 55.28 235th 545 56.9%
See the entire list of Minnesota Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.96 80th 114 29.8%
2019 25.94 99th 120 17.5%
2021 18.69 83rd 97 14.4%
2022 23.55 110th 131 16.0%
2023 28.71 82nd 107 23.4%
2024 49.60 54th 116 53.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.93 62nd 109 43.1%
2019 38.41 81st 120 32.5%
2021 22.78 100th 102 2.0%
2022 45.00 58th 130 55.4%
2023 28.57 116th 133 12.8%
2024 28.82 139th 158 12.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.33 85th 253 66.4%
2019 64.89 84th 282 70.2%
2021 51.06 112th 260 56.9%
2022 54.77 109th 288 62.2%
2023 48.78 142nd 298 52.3%
2024 40.63 182nd 307 40.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.30 337th 401 16.0%
2019 23.94 341st 415 17.8%
2021 33.09 286th 399 28.3%
2022 19.22 359th 404 11.1%
2023 20.61 390th 459 15.0%
2024 23.02 398th 473 15.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.13 13th 30 56.7%
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Rank History for Female students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.97 235th 436 46.1%
2019 49.97 237th 439 46.0%
2021 63.75 131st 443 70.4%
2022 47.86 244th 467 47.8%
2023 57.15 179th 455 60.7%
2024 59.19 171st 474 63.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.46 235th 438 46.3%
2019 50.30 242nd 454 46.7%
2021 55.84 185th 437 57.7%
2022 37.26 307th 476 35.5%
2023 38.70 295th 464 36.4%
2024 44.84 264th 479 44.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.15 73rd 108 32.4%
2019 38.88 72nd 112 35.7%
2021 34.15 52nd 87 40.2%
2022 31.35 69th 110 37.3%
2023 37.97 69th 116 40.5%
2024 39.76 62nd 111 44.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 87th 137 36.5%
2019 38.90 84th 148 43.2%
2021 34.07 99th 141 29.8%
2022 29.29 114th 162 29.6%
2023 24.81 131st 164 20.1%
2024 24.11 144th 179 19.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.29 75th 163 54.0%
2019 37.86 103rd 171 39.8%
2021 65.56 37th 156 76.3%
2022 49.14 84th 188 55.3%
2023 35.68 116th 178 34.8%
2024 29.67 144th 186 22.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at St. Louis Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.17 97th 428 77.3%
2019 76.37 64th 428 85.0%
2021 75.15 70th 422 83.4%
2022 52.76 190th 438 56.6%
2023 66.66 111th 436 74.5%
2024 72.39 80th 440 81.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for White Students!

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
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Open Quote Identity politics has undermined academic rigor. Race and human relations have become the centerpiece. In an attempt to lift all boats, the flagship sunk. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Open Quote I truly appreciate the special ed department of the Junior High. The two people who were most helpful for my son was Kathryn Storlein and Jason Boll. Thank-you very much for helping my son to become the person he is today. He will be a Junior at the Senior High this year!!

Cheryl Wallace
Mother to Daniel Wallace Close Quote



Enrollment information for St. Louis Park Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 535 8 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1989 560 8 17 2 2 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 560 21 18 5 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1991 546 20 19 7 3 n/a n/a 0 595
1992 573 21 22 10 4 n/a n/a 0 630
1993 583 43 17 16 3 n/a n/a 0 662
1994 567 60 23 12 3 n/a n/a 0 665
1995 585 58 32 8 3 n/a n/a 0 686
1996 585 58 32 8 3 n/a n/a 0 686
1997 603 47 21 11 6 n/a n/a 0 688
1998 557 47 20 18 3 n/a n/a 0 645
1999 550 52 21 20 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 551 65 27 16 2 n/a n/a 0 661
2001 527 53 28 19 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 503 84 28 28 5 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 503 84 28 28 5 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 441 110 33 36 10 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 465 134 36 35 9 n/a n/a 0 679
2006 444 146 35 43 10 n/a n/a 0 678
2007 397 130 33 36 7 n/a n/a 0 603
2008 384 153 31 34 7 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 374 133 29 42 7 n/a n/a 0 585
2010 407 149 40 46 5 n/a n/a 0 647
2011 568 188 53 93 9 2 32 0 945
2012 541 197 49 91 9 5 38 0 930
2013 586 195 39 98 6 7 44 0 975
2014 558 182 38 100 6 7 70 0 961
2015 573 171 43 107 7 6 77 0 984
2016 552 172 42 121 3 2 95 0 987
2017 561 207 39 138 6 0 84 0 1035
2018 548 201 39 148 7 0 82 0 1025
2019 539 215 31 128 9 1 94 0 1017
2020 542 207 37 146 12 2 100 0 1046
2021 529 194 38 127 9 2 102 0 1001
2022 507 190 42 137 9 2 102 0 989
2023 508 185 37 123 9 1 93 0 956
2024 493 183 30 127 5 3 97 0 938

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. Louis Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 33.6 17.2 8.1
1989 589 35.4 16.6 7.3
1990 605 39.5 15.3 10.2
1991 595 37.5 15.8 10.3
1992 630 37.5 16.8 12.4
1993 662 41.7 15.9 13.9
1994 665 39.0 17.1 19.1
1995 686 31.0 22.1 17.1
1996 686 31.0 22.1 17.1
1997 688 35.5 19.4 16.6
1998 645 n/a 0.0 15.2
1999 645 49.1 13.1 16.3
2000 661 46.7 14.2 21.2
2001 631 43.7 14.4 16.3
2002 648 41.4 15.7 23.3
2003 648 41.4 15.7 23.3
2004 630 37.5 16.8 27.9
2005 679 40.5 16.8 25.2
2006 678 39.6 17.1 27.6
2007 603 34.8 17.3 28.4
2008 609 35.0 17.4 33.7
2009 585 33.5 17.5 35
2010 647 32.2 20.0 34.5
2011 945 46.2 20.4 35.9
2012 930 48.5 19.1 37.6
2013 975 50.5 19.2 36
2014 961 51.4 18.6 33.6
2015 984 61.0 16.1 35.2
2016 987 59.0 16.7 35
2017 1035 55.5 18.6 37.5
2018 1025 n/a n/a 34
2019 1017 14.5 69.7 38.2
2020 1046 60.1 17.3 33.7
2021 1001 50.3 19.8 27.5
2022 989 56.3 17.5 28.9
2023 956 48.0 19.9 40.4
2024 938 55.0 17.0 37.2

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. Louis Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 33.6 17.2 8.1
1989 589 35.4 16.6 7.3
1990 605 39.5 15.3 10.2
1991 595 37.5 15.8 10.3
1992 630 37.5 16.8 12.4
1993 662 41.7 15.9 13.9
1994 665 39.0 17.1 19.1
1995 686 31.0 22.1 17.1
1996 686 31.0 22.1 17.1
1997 688 35.5 19.4 16.6
1998 645 n/a 0.0 15.2
1999 645 49.1 13.1 16.3
2000 661 46.7 14.2 21.2
2001 631 43.7 14.4 16.3
2002 648 41.4 15.7 23.3
2003 648 41.4 15.7 23.3
2004 630 37.5 16.8 27.9
2005 679 40.5 16.8 25.2
2006 678 39.6 17.1 27.6
2007 603 34.8 17.3 28.4
2008 609 35.0 17.4 33.7
2009 585 33.5 17.5 35
2010 647 32.2 20.0 34.5
2011 945 46.2 20.4 35.9
2012 930 48.5 19.1 37.6
2013 975 50.5 19.2 36
2014 961 51.4 18.6 33.6
2015 984 61.0 16.1 35.2
2016 987 59.0 16.7 35
2017 1035 55.5 18.6 37.5
2018 1025 n/a n/a 34
2019 1017 14.5 69.7 38.2
2020 1046 60.1 17.3 33.7
2021 1001 50.3 19.8 27.5
2022 989 56.3 17.5 28.9
2023 956 48.0 19.9 40.4
2024 938 55.0 17.0 37.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Louis Park Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,707

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Louis Park Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 259th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 257th of 529 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (St. Louis Park Middle School)4624.4
 21.6%
   6th Grade Math (St. Louis Park Public School District)4624.4
 21.6%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Middle School)64.754.3
 10.3%
   6th Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Public School District)64.754.3
 10.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (St. Louis Park Middle School)45.725.3
 20.4%
   7th Grade Math (St. Louis Park Public School District)45.725.3
 20.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Middle School)55.241.5
 13.8%
   7th Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Public School District)55.241.5
 13.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (St. Louis Park Middle School)49.839.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade Math (St. Louis Park Public School District)49.839.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Middle School)53.244.2
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Public School District)53.244.2
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (St. Louis Park Middle School)35.225
 10.2%
   8th Grade Science (St. Louis Park Public School District)35.225
 10.2%
   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 Students1017956
 6%
African American215185
 14%
American Indian99
Asian3137
 19.4%
Hispanic128123
 3.9%
Pacific Islander11
White539508
 5.8%
Two or More Races9493
 1.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%40.4%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis Park Middle School

Students at St. Louis Park Middle School are 53% White, 20% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 938 students attended St. Louis Park Middle School.

St. Louis Park Middle School ranks 235th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend St. Louis Park Middle School usually go on to attend St. Louis Park Senior High


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