Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, South St. Paul Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South St. Paul Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South St. Paul Middle School's student population of 658 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South St. Paul Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South St. Paul Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
11%
12%
White
47%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South St. Paul Middle School's ranking?
South St. Paul Middle School is ranked #1599 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend South St. Paul Middle School?
658 students attend South St. Paul Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of South St. Paul Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South St. Paul Middle School?
South St. Paul Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does South St. Paul Middle School offer ?
South St. Paul Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South St. Paul Middle School part of?
South St. Paul Middle School is part of South St. Paul Public School District.
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