Saint Pauls Middle School

526 W Shaw St
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 708 students in grades 5-8, Saint Pauls Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saint Pauls Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Saint Pauls Middle School's student population of 708 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
708 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Saint Pauls Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Pauls Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2485 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saint Pauls Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Saint Pauls Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
15%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
25%
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White
13%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Saint Pauls Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Saint Pauls Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saint Pauls Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Pauls Middle School's ranking?
Saint Pauls Middle School is ranked #2485 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Saint Pauls Middle School?
708 students attend Saint Pauls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Saint Pauls Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Pauls Middle School?
Saint Pauls Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saint Pauls Middle School offer ?
Saint Pauls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Saint Pauls Middle School part of?
Saint Pauls Middle School is part of Of Robeson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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