Saint Pauls Middle

Summary:

Saint Pauls Middle is a public middle school in Saint Pauls, North Carolina, serving 708 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district, which is ranked 216 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saint Pauls Middle consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 14.4% to 31.5%, compared to the state averages of 50.4% to 58.1%. The school's reading proficiency rates were also low, ranging from 18.7% to 27.8%, compared to the state averages of 48.4% to 51.4%. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, Native American, and students with disabilities.

While the nearby Lumberton Junior and Red Springs Middle schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County district also perform poorly, some nearby schools in the Cumberland County Schools district, such as John R. Griffin Middle and New Century International Middle, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just demographics may be contributing to the low performance at Saint Pauls Middle.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 526 W Shaw St
       Saint Pauls, NC  28384-1429


(910) 865-4070

District: Public Schools of Robeson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
724th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,026 Help


Students who attend Saint Pauls Middle usually attend:

High:    PSRC Early College at RCC
    Saint Pauls High

Feeder schools for Saint Pauls Middle:

Elementary:    Saint Pauls Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
African American:
22.2%
American Indian:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saint Pauls Middle ranks worse than 91.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Saint Pauls Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Public Schools of Robeson County District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), African American (22.2%), American Indian (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Public Schools of Robeson County District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saint Pauls Middle is 17.9, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saint Pauls Middle is $9,026. 5 middle schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saint Pauls Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Pauls Middle 724th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Saint Pauls Middle in the ranking list.)

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Public Schools of Robeson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Robeson County 216th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saint Pauls Middle

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Rank History for all students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.16 507th 598 15.2%
2007 26.43 500th 606 17.5%
2008 24.07 495th 620 20.2%
2009 20.53 541st 630 14.1%
2010 20.43 566th 640 11.6%
2011 28.75 521st 648 19.6%
2012 33.35 499th 662 24.6%
2013 25.60 505th 673 25.0%
2014 24.10 486th 627 22.5%
2015 25.10 543rd 705 23.0%
2016 16.35 589th 692 14.9%
2017 25.32 528th 694 23.9%
2018 33.55 479th 691 30.7%
2019 25.01 593rd 737 19.5%
2021 8.20 705th 741 4.9%
2022 13.43 712th 786 9.4%
2023 9.60 723rd 784 7.8%
2024 11.46 724th 793 8.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.93 16th 151 89.4%
2019 55.65 51st 211 75.8%
2022 38.73 179th 312 42.6%
2023 39.66 182nd 318 42.8%
2024 34.98 234th 356 34.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.81 377th 473 20.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.95 356th 604 41.1%
2019 38.86 421st 639 34.1%
2021 15.50 583rd 633 7.9%
2022 15.33 636th 689 7.7%
2023 14.30 682nd 735 7.2%
2024 15.57 683rd 743 8.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.32 472nd 656 28.0%
2019 23.12 569th 684 16.8%
2021 8.01 680th 706 3.7%
2022 10.82 687th 733 6.3%
2023 7.65 702nd 731 4.0%
2024 10.19 695th 738 5.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.30 331st 475 30.3%
2019 35.29 338th 504 32.9%
2021 20.36 451st 478 5.6%
2022 17.31 430th 449 4.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.03 276th 448 38.4%
2022 47.72 306th 450 32.0%
2024 14.32 449th 461 2.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.41 473rd 665 28.9%
2019 26.06 555th 697 20.4%
2021 8.63 679th 711 4.5%
2022 15.37 658th 748 12.0%
2023 11.03 690th 747 7.6%
2024 12.19 692nd 751 7.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.90 298th 494 39.7%
2019 38.85 334th 519 35.6%
2021 36.34 334th 533 37.3%
2022 17.96 502nd 550 8.7%
2023 16.35 518th 559 7.3%
2024 20.54 486th 560 13.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.17 253rd 472 46.4%
2019 32.64 370th 493 24.9%
2021 12.70 504th 522 3.4%
2022 19.84 485th 541 10.4%
2023 18.16 497th 553 10.1%
2024 17.93 509th 564 9.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.33 12th 23 47.8%
2019 50.96 15th 24 37.5%
2021 13.92 23rd 23 0.0%
2022 14.58 18th 20 10.0%
2023 11.36 17th 18 5.6%
2024 9.61 21st 21 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Saint Pauls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.78 489th 596 18.0%
2019 19.33 558th 624 10.6%
2021 6.65 617th 632 2.4%
2022 16.99 596th 658 9.4%
2023 9.01 637th 656 2.9%
2024 20.78 547th 652 16.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Saint Pauls Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 170 153 0 1 48 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 158 171 0 2 55 n/a n/a 2 388
1992 162 168 0 4 53 n/a n/a -1 386
1993 165 167 1 1 50 n/a n/a 0 384
1994 153 168 1 1 51 n/a n/a 0 374
1995 148 178 1 2 49 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 148 178 1 2 49 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 143 183 4 12 70 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 160 188 3 15 72 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 158 182 2 20 70 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 169 179 1 16 63 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 154 189 3 28 76 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 151 176 2 40 70 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 151 176 2 40 70 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 187 192 3 47 83 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 167 187 1 52 95 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 162 216 1 62 97 n/a n/a 0 538
2007 155 179 1 61 91 n/a n/a 13 500
2008 151 138 2 62 92 n/a n/a 12 457
2009 149 154 2 70 80 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 152 159 2 88 80 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 122 138 0 94 86 1 32 0 473
2012 120 164 0 111 64 0 22 0 481
2013 97 156 0 135 52 0 18 0 458
2014 114 130 0 152 41 0 30 0 467
2015 92 137 0 165 43 0 23 0 460
2016 87 131 0 164 49 0 21 0 452
2017 81 116 0 157 67 0 17 0 438
2018 88 111 0 180 70 0 21 0 470
2019 76 119 1 203 88 0 21 0 508
2020 86 113 2 270 78 1 22 0 572
2021 105 138 5 348 111 0 22 0 729
2022 100 144 4 360 109 1 25 0 743
2023 89 157 7 328 103 1 23 0 708
2024 79 156 7 342 84 1 34 0 703

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 Saint Pauls Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 372 24.0 15.5 n/a
1991 388 25.0 15.5 0
1992 386 26.0 14.8 78.2
1993 384 26.0 14.8 53.4
1994 374 26.0 14.4 58
1995 378 24.0 15.8 59
1996 378 24.0 15.8 59
1997 412 26.0 15.8 55.6
1998 438 28.0 15.6 59.6
1999 432 28.0 15.4 74.5
2000 428 28.0 15.3 65.4
2001 450 28.0 16.1 66.7
2002 439 28.0 15.7 0
2003 439 28.0 15.7 0
2004 512 28.0 18.3 79.1
2005 502 32.0 15.7 79.1
2006 538 32.0 16.8 51.5
2007 500 29.2 17.1 80.9
2008 457 25.8 17.7 n/a
2009 455 26.4 17.2 n/a
2010 481 26.3 18.2 76.9
2011 473 28.3 16.6 83.5
2012 481 26.2 18.3 85.7
2013 458 23.7 19.2 88
2014 467 26.0 17.9 83.7
2015 460 27.0 17.0 99.3
2016 452 28.0 16.1 99.3
2017 438 31.0 14.1 99.3
2018 470 29.9 15.7 99.4
2019 508 33.6 15.1 99.4
2020 572 29.4 19.4 99.5
2021 729 35.4 20.5 99.6
2022 743 33.1 22.4 99.6
2023 708 34.8 20.3 98.9
2024 703 39.1 17.9 99.6

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 Saint Pauls Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 372 24.0 15.5 n/a
1991 388 25.0 15.5 0
1992 386 26.0 14.8 78.2
1993 384 26.0 14.8 53.4
1994 374 26.0 14.4 58
1995 378 24.0 15.8 59
1996 378 24.0 15.8 59
1997 412 26.0 15.8 55.6
1998 438 28.0 15.6 59.6
1999 432 28.0 15.4 74.5
2000 428 28.0 15.3 65.4
2001 450 28.0 16.1 66.7
2002 439 28.0 15.7 0
2003 439 28.0 15.7 0
2004 512 28.0 18.3 79.1
2005 502 32.0 15.7 79.1
2006 538 32.0 16.8 51.5
2007 500 29.2 17.1 80.9
2008 457 25.8 17.7 n/a
2009 455 26.4 17.2 n/a
2010 481 26.3 18.2 76.9
2011 473 28.3 16.6 83.5
2012 481 26.2 18.3 85.7
2013 458 23.7 19.2 88
2014 467 26.0 17.9 83.7
2015 460 27.0 17.0 99.3
2016 452 28.0 16.1 99.3
2017 438 31.0 14.1 99.3
2018 470 29.9 15.7 99.4
2019 508 33.6 15.1 99.4
2020 572 29.4 19.4 99.5
2021 729 35.4 20.5 99.6
2022 743 33.1 22.4 99.6
2023 708 34.8 20.3 98.9
2024 703 39.1 17.9 99.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Saint Pauls Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,557 (17.3%) $7,469 (82.7%) $9,026

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saint Pauls Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 593rd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 723rd of 784 Middle schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Saint Pauls Middle)40.115.5
 24.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)36.725.6
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Saint Pauls Middle)32.720.2
 12.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)36.625.6
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Saint Pauls Middle)41.719.3
 22.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)33.928.4
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Saint Pauls Middle)36.431.8
 4.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)34.331.6
 2.7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saint Pauls Middle)52.79.8
 42.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)28.821.8
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Saint Pauls Middle)32.432.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)31.629.9
 1.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Saint Pauls Middle)7745.9
 31.1%
   8th Grade Science (Public Schools of Robeson County)6757
 10%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students508708
 39.4%
African American119157
 31.9%
American Indian88103
 17%
Asian17
 600%
Hispanic203328
 61.6%
Pacific Islander01
White7689
 17.1%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%98.9%
 0.5%


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Students at Saint Pauls Middle are 49% Hispanic, 22% African American, 12% American Indian, 11% White, 5% Two or more races.

Saint Pauls Middle ranks in the bottom 8.7% of North Carolina middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 703 students attended Saint Pauls Middle.

Students who attend Saint Pauls Middle usually go on to attend PSRC Early College at RCC


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