Top Rankings
South St. Paul Public 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 7 public schools serving 3,048 students in South St. Paul Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in South St. Paul Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
3,048 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
South St. Paul Public 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 74% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#405 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
74%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.58
# American Indian Students
18 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
93 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
930 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
11%
# Black Students
294 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
10%
12%
# White Students
1,417 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
46%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
296 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
181
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
185
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,852 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,623
$17,860
Spending / Student
$16,852
$18,586
Best South St. Paul Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South St. Paul High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 2nd St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #44.
South St. Paul Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #55.
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
early childhood special Educational program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9496
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9496
Grades: PK
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ssp Virtual
Magnet School
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South St. Paul Public School District?
South St. Paul Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,048 students.
What is the rank of South St. Paul Public School District?
South St. Paul Public School District is ranked #425 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South St. Paul Public School District?
46% of South St. Paul Public School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South St. Paul Public School District?
South St. Paul Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is South St. Paul Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,852 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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