Serving 150 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
St. Paul City Middle School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Paul City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Paul City Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1719 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
50%
12%
Black
21%
12%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Paul City School District
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 #1719 out of 1,773 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
150 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, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Paul City Middle School offer ?
St. Paul City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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