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#976 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 49% in state
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Middle School · Upper Mississippi Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter middle school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19 E EXCHANGE ST., Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Mississippi Middle Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$72,703
Median home value
$252,700
Median rent
$1,573/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
22.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Upper Mississippi Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,830NCES 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.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is listed in Upper Mississippi Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is a public middle school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Upper Mississippi Academy, serving approximately 54 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
What grades does Upper Mississippi Middle Academy serve?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Mississippi Middle Academy rank in MN?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy ranks #976 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy 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 Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy a charter school?
Yes, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy a Title I school?
No, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
37.0% of students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy 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
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.1%
- Phone
- (651) 528-8091
- Area population (ZIP 55101)
- 7,937
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 55101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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