Saint Paul Online Middle School is a public virtual middle school serving 173 students in grades 6-8 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, which is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district.
The school has a diverse student population, with 33.53% African American, 23.12% Asian, and 17.34% Hispanic students. However, it consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 6.9% of students proficient or better in math in 2023-2024, compared to 25.88% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as African American students and low socioeconomic status students, are among the lowest in the state, indicating significant achievement gaps. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 82.08% in the 2022-2023 school year.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Hidden River Middle School and Global Arts Plus Upper, Saint Paul Online Middle School consistently underperforms on academic measures, despite serving a similar student population. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 460 out of 529 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 494 out of 545 middle schools in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend of declining academic performance. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique context and the needs of its diverse student population.
Saint Paul Online Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Minnesota middle schools.
Saint Paul Public Schools
In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended Saint Paul Online Middle School.
Students at Saint Paul Online Middle School are 39% African American, 21% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 13% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.