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#972 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 49% in state
St. Paul City Middle School
Middle School · St. Paul City School · Saint Paul, MN
A charter middle school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 UNIVERSITY AVE W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Paul City Middle School score 17% 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 25 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Paul City Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very 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
$47,872
Median home value
$240,400
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Paul City School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
St. Paul City Middle School is listed in ST. PAUL CITY SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Paul City Middle School
St. Paul City Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Paul, MN, part of St. Paul City School, serving approximately 141 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Paul City Middle School
What grades does St. Paul City Middle School serve?
St. Paul City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St. Paul City Middle School?
St. Paul City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Paul City Middle School rank in MN?
St. Paul City Middle School ranks #972 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Paul City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Paul City 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 St. Paul City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Paul City Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Paul City Middle School a charter school?
Yes, St. Paul City Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Paul City Middle School a Title I school?
No, St. Paul City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Paul City Middle School?
84.4% of students at St. Paul City 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
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (651) 225-9177
- Area population (ZIP 55103)
- 13,892
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 55103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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