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Hidden River Middle School vs. Global Arts Plus Upper

Should you attend Hidden River Middle School or Global Arts Plus Upper? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hidden River Middle School
1700 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Global Arts Plus Upper
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hidden River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades 6-8, Hidden River Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 426 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 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
588 students
426 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hidden River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Global Arts Plus Upper over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hidden River Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Global Arts Plus Upper.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hidden River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Global Arts Plus Upper over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hidden River Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Global Arts Plus Upper with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1452 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1558 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hidden River Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Global Arts Plus Upper, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
18%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hidden River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Global Arts Plus Upper who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
36%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hidden River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Global Arts Plus Upper who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hidden River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Global Arts Plus Upper who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hidden River Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Global Arts Plus Upper by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
96
Grade 6 Students
195
109
Grade 7 Students
197
116
Grade 8 Students
196
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hidden River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Global Arts Plus Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
8%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hidden River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Global Arts Plus Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hidden River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Global Arts Plus Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hidden River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Global Arts Plus Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
40%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hidden River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Global Arts Plus Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hidden River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Global Arts Plus Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hidden River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Global Arts Plus Upper, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hidden River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Global Arts Plus Upper, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hidden River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Global Arts Plus Upper, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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