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#1636 of 1,992 schools in MN
Global Arts Plus Upper
Middle School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
810 PALACE AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Arts Plus Upper score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Arts Plus Upper 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- 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
$74,143
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,295/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul School of Northern Lights SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | 0.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Bridge View Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Brittany's PlaceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| E-stem Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #46 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
Global Arts Plus Upper is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Arts Plus Upper
Global Arts Plus Upper is a public middle school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 426 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,636 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Arts Plus Upper
What grades does Global Arts Plus Upper serve?
Global Arts Plus Upper serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Global Arts Plus Upper?
Global Arts Plus Upper has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Arts Plus Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Arts Plus Upper is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Arts Plus Upper rank in MN?
Global Arts Plus Upper ranks #1,636 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Global Arts Plus Upper's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Arts Plus Upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Global Arts Plus Upper?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Arts Plus Upper has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Global Arts Plus Upper a charter school?
No, Global Arts Plus Upper is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Global Arts Plus Upper a Title I school?
No, Global Arts Plus Upper is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Arts Plus Upper?
66.4% of students at Global Arts Plus Upper 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (651) 293-8690
- Area population (ZIP 55102)
- 19,565
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 55102; 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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