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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 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public middle schools serving 10,586 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 21% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
101 Schools
991 Schools
# Students
32,316 Students
275,585 Students
# Teachers
2,217 Teachers
16,669 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 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
0.58
# American Indian Students
275 Students
6,117 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
9,445 Students
19,175 Students
% Asian Students
29%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,851 Students
29,133 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
11%
# Black Students
7,676 Students
32,309 Students
% Black Students
24%
12%
# White Students
7,302 Students
172,253 Students
% White Students
23%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,749 Students
16,351 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,192
1,053
# Students in K Grade:
2,465
2,796
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,409
3,065
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,335
3,080
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,377
3,268
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,412
3,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,317
11,575
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,188
51,735
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,113
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,199
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,506
16,191
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,571
15,775
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,437
15,828
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,795
17,674
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,964 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,945 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,964
$17,860
Spending / Student
$23,945
$18,586
Best Saint Paul School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
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
| 1,082 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
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 222-0757
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 222-0757
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #55.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Park Middle School
Magnet 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
| 805 students
Rank: #88.
Hidden River Middle School
Magnet 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
| 559 students
Rank: #99.
Murray Middle School
Magnet 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
| 538 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
| 442 students
Rank: #1111.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 152 students
Rank: #1212.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-8010
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-8010
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Grades: 6-12
| 1,766 students
Rank: #1414.
Saint Paul Online Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 Colborne Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 486 students
Rank: #1616.
E-stem Middle School
Magnet 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
| 538 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 354 students
Rank: #1818.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 114 students
Rank: #1919.
Humboldt High School
Magnet 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
| 1,031 students
Rank: #2020.
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 388 students
Rank: #2121.
Battle Creek Middle School
Magnet 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
| 693 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Gateway To College
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
235 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 403-4222
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 403-4222
Grades: 8-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc On Track
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-8010
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-8010
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Secondary Special Sites
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 696-5680
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 696-5680
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anna Westin House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2230 Como Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hmong Language And Culture-parkway
Magnet School
1363 Bush Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-3592
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-3592
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leap High School Summer
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 228-7706
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 228-7706
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Nonpublic
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
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