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St. Peter Middle School
Middle School · St. Peter Public School District · Saint Peter, MN
A middle school in Saint Peter, MN serving grades 5th – 8th.
100 LINCOLN DR, Saint Peter, MN 56082
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Peter Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Peter Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low32/100K
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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
$72,332
Median home value
$263,500
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Minnesota Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Oshawa Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.4 mi | 21 | 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.
St. Peter Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Peter Middle School is listed in ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Peter Middle School
St. Peter Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Peter, MN, part of St. Peter Public School District, serving approximately 596 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,241 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Peter Middle School
What grades does St. Peter Middle School serve?
St. Peter Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend St. Peter Middle School?
St. Peter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Peter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Peter Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Peter Middle School rank in MN?
St. Peter Middle School ranks #1,241 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Peter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Peter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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. Peter Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Peter Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Peter Middle School a charter school?
No, St. Peter Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Peter Middle School a Title I school?
No, St. Peter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Peter Middle School?
43.0% of students at St. Peter 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Nicollet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (507) 934-4210
- Area population (ZIP 56082)
- 14,512
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 56082; 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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