South St. Paul Middle School

Summary:

South St. Paul Middle School is a public middle school serving 658 students in grades 6-8 in the South St. Paul Public School District in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 46.5% White, 10.64% African American, 28.72% Hispanic, 3.19% Asian, 0.46% Native American, and 10.49% two or more races.

Despite its diverse student body, South St. Paul Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) in math, reading, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.72% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 45.47% statewide and 25.5% for the district. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, and Special Education students ranking in the bottom 25% of Minnesota middle schools. However, the school performs better for African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the middle 50% of Minnesota middle schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Friendly Hills Middle and Woodbury Middle, both in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district, South St. Paul Middle School is significantly underperforming, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points lower. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.79%, and its relatively high student-teacher ratio of 19.4, may be contributing factors to its academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075-8888

(651) 306-3659

District: South St. Paul Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
420^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 589

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.2%

Hispanic:

30.7%

African American:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

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Performance Trends

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South St. Paul Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South St. Paul Middle School 420^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See South St. Paul Middle School in the ranking list.)

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South St. Paul Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South St. Paul Public School District 360^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	16.64	442^nd	521	15.2%
2022	22.76	411^th	520	21.0%
2023	17.18	454^th	529	14.2%
2024	27.41	420^th	545	22.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	8.81	96^th	97	1.0%
2022	15.66	120^th	131	8.4%
2023	5.67	107^th	107	0.0%
2024	10.94	113^th	116	2.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.15	130^th	130	0.0%
2024	21.93	157^th	158	0.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	18.34	234^th	260	10.0%
2022	15.72	269^th	288	6.6%
2023	14.68	278^th	298	6.7%
2024	23.21	261^st	307	15.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	19.70	352^nd	399	11.8%
2022	22.90	339^th	404	16.1%
2023	16.87	413^th	459	10.0%
2024	23.08	397^th	473	16.1%

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Rank History for Female students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	20.35	373^rd	443	15.8%
2022	22.24	382^nd	467	18.2%
2023	15.56	399^th	455	12.3%
2024	30.19	347^th	474	26.8%

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Rank History for Male students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	11.68	398^th	437	8.9%
2022	20.95	391^st	476	17.9%
2023	17.06	393^rd	464	15.3%
2024	20.38	401^st	479	16.3%

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Rank History for African American students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	42.42	87^th	141	38.3%
2022	34.41	105^th	162	35.2%
2023	34.23	113^th	164	31.1%
2024	28.06	135^th	179	24.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	23.61	133^rd	156	14.7%
2022	26.19	156^th	188	17.0%
2023	25.63	147^th	178	17.4%
2024	31.79	135^th	186	27.4%

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Rank History for White students at South St. Paul Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	9.41	405^th	422	4.0%
2022	21.83	374^th	438	14.6%
2023	13.58	404^th	436	7.3%
2024	30.90	329^th	440	25.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South St. Paul Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	361	66	21	210	4	70	732
2022	344	64	17	191	2	66	684
2023	306	70	21	189	3	69	658
2024	272	59	26	181	3	48	589

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South St. Paul Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	732	33.1	22.1	45.4
2022	684	34.7	19.6	47.4
2023	658	33.9	19.4	60.8
2024	589	37.1	15.8	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South St. Paul Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	732	33.1	22.1	45.4
2022	684	34.7	19.6	47.4
2023	658	33.9	19.4	60.8
2024	589	37.1	15.8	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near South St. Paul Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
South St. Paul Middle School	Public	6-8	700 2nd St N	South Saint Paul	55075	Dakota County	South St. Paul Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 306-3659	589	37	15.8	54.7%	272 (46.2%)	59 (10.0%)	181 (30.7%)	26 (4.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.1%)	27.4	420^th of 545 public middle schools	22.9%		17.2	454^th of 529 public middle schools	14.2%	34		15.7	22.3	20.9	19.7		45.7	33.1	31.3	36.3		14.8	14.8
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School	Public, Magnet	5-8	121 W Butler Ave	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 403-7401	760	36	21.3	53.4%	338 (44.5%)	84 (11.1%)	263 (34.6%)	18 (2.4%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.5%)	52.1	254^th of 545 public middle schools	53.4%		59.4	198^th of 529 public middle schools	62.6%	56	26.3	30.0	38.5	24.2	29.8	54.0	54.3	49.1	35.7	48.9	50.0	31.0	41.0	$13,831
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	497 Humboldt Ave	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Quantum STEAM Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 615-6888	63	1	47.3	22.2%	0 (0.0%)	61 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.6	438^th of 545 public middle schools	19.6%					(n/a)	12.5	0.0	13.3		9.3	58.8	46.7	31.3		45.8	25.0		25.0
Battle Creek Middle	Public	6-8	2121 Park Dr N	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8960	613	44	14.0	84.8%	26 (4.2%)	150 (24.5%)	107 (17.5%)	288 (47.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.7%)	7.9	518^th of 545 public middle schools	5.0%		10.3	485^th of 529 public middle schools	8.3%	33		5.2	6.1	15.0	9.0		13.9	14.7	14.2	14.2		6.9	6.9	$16,110
Friendly Hills Middle	Public	5-8	701 Mendota Heights Rd	Mendota Heights	55120	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 403-7601	740	36	20.3	44.9%	363 (49.1%)	110 (14.9%)	166 (22.4%)	25 (3.4%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.1%)	67.7	153^rd of 545 public middle schools	71.9%		55.9	217^th of 529 public middle schools	59.0%	64	45.0	52.3	44.9	28.1	42.9	64.1	65.2	53.3	46.1	57.4	58.1	28.1	44.0	$13,047
Woodbury Middle School	Public	6-8	1425 School Dr	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-4501	1,098	48	22.7	23.4%	654 (59.6%)	116 (10.6%)	123 (11.2%)	116 (10.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (7.8%)	71	136^th of 545 public middle schools	75.0%		77.2	92^nd of 529 public middle schools	82.6%	44		46.0	46.6	46.5	46.4		53.4	47.6	50.3	50.4		37.8	37.8	$11,011
Oltman Middle School	Public	6-8	6625 Goodview Avenue	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-3509	1,002	51	19.5	32.7%	584 (58.3%)	94 (9.4%)	102 (10.2%)	136 (13.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (8.1%)	53.6	244^th of 545 public middle schools	55.2%		52.6	244^th of 529 public middle schools	53.9%			40.5	40.0	38.2	39.5		52.2	40.7	34.8	42.3		26.6	26.6	$11,351
Inver Grove Heights Middle	Public	6-8	8167 Cahill Ave E	Inver Grove Heights	55076	Dakota County	Inver Grove Heights Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 306-7200	792	48	16.5	59.1%	323 (40.8%)	109 (13.8%)	244 (30.8%)	39 (4.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (9.1%)	36.4	355^th of 545 public middle schools	34.9%		35	360^th of 529 public middle schools	31.9%	5		26.8	25.9	30.5	27.6		38.9	38.1	34.6	37.3		20.7	20.7	$12,547
E-Stem Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Weir Drive	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 744-2900	510	28	18.0	74.3%	64 (12.5%)	111 (21.8%)	78 (15.3%)	206 (40.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.6%)	14.1	483^rd of 545 public middle schools	11.4%		12.8	473^rd of 529 public middle schools	10.6%	10		14.7	12.0	5.9	11.1		29.1	26.9	23.5	26.7		9.9	9.9
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	19 E Exchange St.	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Upper Mississippi Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 528-8091	54	5	9.8	37.0%	28 (51.9%)	7 (13.0%)	8 (14.8%)	2 (3.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.8%)	37.9	348^th of 545 public middle schools	36.1%		25.2	410^th of 529 public middle schools	22.5%	62		9.1	0.0	17.4	11.4		54.6	45.5	37.5	43.5		28.0	28.0	$13,328

Frequently Asked Questions about South St. Paul Middle School

What is the racial makeup of South St. Paul Middle School?

Students at South St. Paul Middle School are 46% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend South St. Paul Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 589 students attended South St. Paul Middle School.

Is South St. Paul Middle School a good school?

South St. Paul Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Minnesota middle schools.

What district is South St. Paul Middle School in?

South St. Paul Public School District

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