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Saint Paul School District

360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102-3299
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Top Rankings

Saint Paul School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public middle schools serving 9,405 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Minnesota.
Public Middle Schools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
103 Schools
1,003 Schools
# Students
32,544 Students
272,988 Students
# Teachers
2,367 Teachers
17,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#406 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
46%
35%
51%
25%
41%
70%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.79
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
29%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
24%
12%
% White
22%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,796 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,777 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,796
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,777
$18,580

Best Saint Paul School District Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Gr: 1-8 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Gr: 5-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Buford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Gr: 5-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #1212.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Gr: 5-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
E-stem Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 744-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Saint Paul Online Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Baker St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Battle Creek Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 Park Dr N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8960
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
American Indian Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Gateway To College
Alternative School
235 Marshall Avenue, Office #3
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 403-4452
Gr: 8-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc On Track
Alternative School
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Secondary Special Sites
Alternative School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Anna Westin House
Alternative School
2230 Como Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Secondary School
Special Education School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Gr: 8-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Gr: 2-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Nonpublic
Special Education School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1363 Bush Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-3592
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 103 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 32,544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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