Avalon Middle School

Avalon Middle School is a charter school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, Avalon Middle School has an enrollment of 72 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1 with six full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school’s MySchoolScout rating stands at 6.5 out of 10, placing it in the 74th percentile among Minnesota schools.

Academically, Avalon Middle School is focusing on student development with room for growth. Students perform well in ELA/Reading, with 59% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. Math scores are lower at 29%, indicating areas where additional support could be beneficial.

Despite this, the school’s setting within a large city provides unique opportunities for students to engage with diverse communities and resources. Located in Saint Paul, Avalon Middle School is part of a vibrant urban environment that offers its students access to various cultural and educational experiences beyond the classroom.

With an enrollment of 72 students, Avalon 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.

Avalon Middle School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.