Top Rankings
Saint Paul School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public middle schools serving 9,405 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Minnesota.
Public Middle Schools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
103 Schools
1,003 Schools
# Students
32,544 Students
272,988 Students
# Teachers
2,367 Teachers
17,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.59
# American Indian Students
268 Students
6,086 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
9,315 Students
17,993 Students
% Asian Students
29%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,971 Students
30,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
11%
# Black Students
7,759 Students
32,798 Students
% Black Students
24%
12%
# White Students
7,345 Students
169,010 Students
% White Students
22%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
306 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,874 Students
16,731 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,311
847
# Students in K Grade:
2,577
2,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,566
2,825
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,408
2,938
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,369
2,965
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,401
3,207
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,411
11,547
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,031
53,234
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,185
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,060
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,524
14,851
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,408
15,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,487
16,184
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,806
17,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,796 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,777 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,796
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,777
$18,580
Best Saint Paul School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Grades: 1-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #22.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Grades: 6-12
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Grades: 5-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #55.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #66.
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Grades: 2-12
| 17 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #88.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #99.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Buford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #1010.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Rank: #1111.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Rank: #1212.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Saint Paul Online Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #1414.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #1515.
E-stem Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 744-2900
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 744-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #1616.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 6-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1717.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1818.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Baker St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 988 students
Rank: #1919.
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #2020.
Battle Creek Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Park Dr N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8960
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8960
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #2121.
American Indian Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Gateway To College
Alternative School
235 Marshall Avenue, Office #3
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 403-4452
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 403-4452
Grades: 8-12
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc On Track
Alternative School
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Secondary Special Sites
Alternative School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Anna Westin House
Alternative School
2230 Como Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Secondary School
Special Education School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Nonpublic
Special Education School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1363 Bush Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-3592
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-3592
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
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