South St. Paul Public School Dist School District
School District · South Saint Paul, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,917
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,917
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating South St. Paul Public School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South St. Paul Public School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South St. Paul Middle School
South Saint Paul · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South St. Paul High School
South Saint Paul · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
South Saint Paul · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#349 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,850
+$242 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,917 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
South St. Paul Public School Dist ranks #349 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. South St. Paul Public School Dist's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are South St. Paul Middle School (6.2/10), South St. Paul High School (5.7/10), and S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in South St. Paul Public School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South St. Paul Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | South St. Paul High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Center Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Kaposia Education Center Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South St. Paul Public School Dist
South St. Paul Public School Dist is a South Saint Paul, Minnesota school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,917 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $14,850 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, South St. Paul Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South St. Paul Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, South St. Paul Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 36.4% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South St. Paul Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South St. Paul Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in South St. Paul Public School Dist
7 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- South Saint Paul
- Total Enrollment
- 2,917
- Teachers (FTE)
- 185
- District spending per student
- $14,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
South St. Paul Public School Dist has 7 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South St. Paul Public School Dist?
The average composite rating for South St. Paul Public School Dist is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
South St. Paul Public School Dist's district-level spending was $14,850 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in South St. Paul Public School Dist is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
South St. Paul Middle School is the highest-rated school in South St. Paul Public School Dist with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
Across schools in South St. Paul Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South St. Paul Public School Dist compare to other districts in Minnesota?
South St. Paul Public School Dist has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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