South St. Paul Public School Dist School District

104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075-2332
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South St. Paul Public School Dist 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 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,116 students in South St. Paul Public School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in South St. Paul Public School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
3,116 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

South St. Paul Public School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#402 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South St. Paul Public School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South St. Paul Public School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South St. Paul Public School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South St. Paul Public School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.57
# American Indian Students
20 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
91 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
914 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
10%
# Black Students
278 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
1,517 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
49%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
296 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
190
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
189
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
251
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
272
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,260 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,485 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of South St. Paul Public School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of South St. Paul Public School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,260
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South St. Paul Public School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,485
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in South St. Paul Public School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South St. Paul Public School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
South St. Paul High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N 2nd St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #55.
South St. Paul Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Educational Program
Special Education School
104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9496
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ssp Virtual
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Grades: 10-12
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South St. Paul Public School Dist School District?
South St. Paul Public School Dist School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,116 students.
What is the rank of South St. Paul Public School Dist School District?
South St. Paul Public School Dist School District is ranked #406 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South St. Paul Public School Dist School District?
49% of South St. Paul Public School Dist School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South St. Paul Public School Dist School District?
South St. Paul Public School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is South St. Paul Public School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,485 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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