Global Arts Plus Upper

810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades 5-8, Global Arts Plus Upper ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Global Arts Plus Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Global Arts Plus Upper's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Global Arts Plus Upper ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Arts Plus Upper is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1560 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
45%
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29%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
16%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
10%
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Black
25%
12%
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White
35%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Arts Plus Upper's ranking?
Global Arts Plus Upper is ranked #1560 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Global Arts Plus Upper often compared to?
Global Arts Plus Upperis often viewed alongside schools like Four Seasons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Global Arts Plus Upper?
452 students attend Global Arts Plus Upper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Global Arts Plus Upper students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Arts Plus Upper?
Global Arts Plus Upper has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Global Arts Plus Upper offer ?
Global Arts Plus Upper offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Global Arts Plus Upper part of?
Global Arts Plus Upper is part of St. Paul Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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