Middle Schools in Saint Paul Public Schools

The Saint Paul Public Schools district in Minnesota is home to 9 diverse middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools exhibit a wide range of student demographics, academic performance, and resource allocation, highlighting significant inequities within the district.

At the high end, Highland Park Middle School performs relatively well, ranking in the top half of Minnesota middle schools with a more diverse student population and slightly higher test scores than the district averages. In contrast, Battle Creek Middle struggles, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages across math, reading, and science, as well as the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 85.14%.

The data also reveals unique schools like Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U, which has a strikingly high Asian student population of 94.23% and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 7.6, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Overall, the Saint Paul middle schools exhibit significant disparities, underscoring the need for the district to address inequities and ensure all students have access to quality educational opportunities.