Serving 617 students in grades 5-8, St. Peter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Peter Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Peter, MN, encompassing approximately 116.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 6.6 miles and the furthest edge located 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Peter Middle School's student population of 617 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
St. Peter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Peter Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#976 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Peter Middle School's ranking?
St. Peter Middle School is ranked #976 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Peter Middle School?
617 students attend St. Peter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of St. Peter Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Peter Middle School?
St. Peter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Peter Middle School offer ?
St. Peter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Peter Middle School part of?
St. Peter Middle School is part of St. Peter Public School District.
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