St. Paul Junior High School (Closed 2023)

1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 105 students in grades 7-8, St. Paul Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(17-18)
55-59%
51%
(17-18)
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend St. Paul Junior High School?
105 students attend St. Paul Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of St. Paul Junior High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Paul Junior High School?
St. Paul Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does St. Paul Junior High School offer ?
St. Paul Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is St. Paul Junior High School part of?
St. Paul Junior High School is part of St Paul Public Schools.

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