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South St. Paul Middle School
Middle School · South St. Paul Public School Dist · South Saint Paul, MN
A South St. Paul Public School Dist middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 2ND ST N, South Saint Paul, MN 55075
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South St. Paul Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South St. Paul Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$84,573
Median home value
$267,000
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917 Deaf/hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Heritage E-stem Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 5–8 | 2.7 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Quantum Steam Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
South St. Paul Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South St. Paul Middle School is listed in South St. Paul Public School Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South St. Paul Middle School
South St. Paul Middle School is a public middle school in South Saint Paul, MN, part of South St. Paul Public School Dist, serving approximately 589 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South St. Paul Middle School
What grades does South St. Paul Middle School serve?
South St. Paul Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South St. Paul Middle School?
South St. Paul Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South St. Paul Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South St. Paul Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South St. Paul Middle School rank in MN?
South St. Paul Middle School ranks #1,011 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is South St. Paul Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South St. Paul Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 South St. Paul Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South St. Paul Middle School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is South St. Paul Middle School a charter school?
No, South St. Paul Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South St. Paul Middle School a Title I school?
No, South St. Paul Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South St. Paul Middle School?
54.7% of students at South St. Paul Middle School 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
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (651) 306-3659
- Area population (ZIP 55075)
- 20,651
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 55075; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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