St. Paul City Middle School

215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
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Bottom 50%
Serving 137 students in grades 6-8, St. Paul City 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. Paul City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

St. Paul City Middle School's student population of 137 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
137 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

St. Paul City 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 St. Paul City Middle School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1734 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Paul City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Paul City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of St. Paul City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
17%
7%
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Hispanic
50%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in St. Paul City Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
12%
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White
2%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in St. Paul City Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of St. Paul City Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St. Paul City Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Paul City Middle School's ranking?
St. Paul City Middle School is ranked #1734 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Paul City Middle School often compared to?
St. Paul City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul City Primary School, St. Paul City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Paul City Middle School?
137 students attend St. Paul City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of St. Paul City Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Paul City Middle School?
St. Paul City Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Paul City Middle School offer ?
St. Paul City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is St. Paul City Middle School part of?
St. Paul City Middle School is part of St. Paul City School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Paul City Middle School located?
St. Paul City Middle School is located in the North Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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