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 2026-27 school year, there are 32 public middle schools serving 9,894 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
88 Schools
1,013 Schools
# Students
33,041 Students
268,599 Students
# Teachers
2,212 Teachers
17,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 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.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.4%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
28%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
24%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
22%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,739 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,777 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$850 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$852 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,739
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,777
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Saint Paul School District Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Rondo Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Gr: 1-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8860
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Buford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Alc Extended Day 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #1212.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Gr: 5-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
E-stem Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 744-2900
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 744-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Saint Paul Online Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Baker St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Battle Creek Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Park Dr N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8960
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8960
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
American Indian Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Gateway To College
Alternative School
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 403-4452
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 403-4452
Gr: 8-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Anna Westin House
Alternative School
2230 Como Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
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
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Secondary School
Special Education School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Gr: 8-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Gr: 2-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
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
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
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-3592
Gr: 5-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Gr: 1-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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