St. Paul Middle School

St. Paul Middle School is a small, rural middle school located in St. Paul, Kansas, nestled in Neosho County on the quiet First Street.

Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, the school currently has an enrollment of 51 students and employs two full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 25.5:1. The MySchoolScout rating for St. Paul Middle School is 5.8 out of 10, reflecting its state ranking as #525 among the 1,298 schools in Kansas.

Academic performance shows that 42% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 24% meet proficiency standards in math. While there is room for academic growth, St. Paul Middle School focuses on nurturing its tight-knit community where teachers can provide individualized attention to each student.

The school’s remote rural setting means that it fosters a close-knit environment, with students and families often supporting one another both inside and outside the classroom.

With an enrollment of 51 students, St. Paul Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Middle School is 25.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, St. Paul Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.