Below Average
#1699 of 1,992 schools in MN
Battle Creek Middle
Middle School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2121 PARK DR N, Saint Paul, MN 55119
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Battle Creek Middle score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Battle Creek Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,870
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #48 of 68
- District spending per student
- $21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Battle Creek Middle is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battle Creek Middle
Battle Creek Middle is a public middle school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 613 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,699 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battle Creek Middle
What grades does Battle Creek Middle serve?
Battle Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Battle Creek Middle?
Battle Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battle Creek Middle rank in MN?
Battle Creek Middle ranks #1,699 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Battle Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Battle Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Battle Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Creek Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Battle Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Battle Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Battle Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Battle Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battle Creek Middle?
84.8% of students at Battle Creek Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (651) 293-8960
- Area population (ZIP 55119)
- 44,068
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55119; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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