- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Saint Paul, MN
South St. Paul Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South St. Paul Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273327005313
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South St. Paul Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in South Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South St. Paul Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South St. Paul Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in South Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: South St. Paul Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 273327005313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
South St. Paul Middle School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 273327005313 · South Saint Paul, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 16.2:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: South St. Paul High School (866 students)
South St. Paul Middle School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South St. Paul Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South St. Paul
South St. Paul High School
866 students
- Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Elementary
670 students
- Kaposia Educat
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
620 students
- This school
South St. Paul Middle School
535 students
- S St. Paul Com 99
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
99 students
- Early Childhoo 68
Early Childhood Special Ed Program
68 students
What this shows South St. Paul Middle School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How South St. Paul Middle School compares
South St. Paul Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, South St. Paul Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for South St. Paul Public School Dist reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South St. Paul Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Center Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaposia Education Center Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Ed Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South St. Paul Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South St. Paul Middle School
How many students attend South St. Paul Middle School?
South St. Paul Middle School has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South St. Paul Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South St. Paul Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South St. Paul Middle School?
47.0% of students at South St. Paul Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South St. Paul Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South St. Paul Middle School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in South Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South St. Paul Middle School?
South St. Paul Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South St. Paul Middle School rank among public schools in South Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, South St. Paul Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in South Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
Besides South St. Paul Middle School, South St. Paul Public School Dist also operates South St. Paul High School (866 students), Lincoln Center Elementary (670 students), and Kaposia Education Center Elementary (620 students). See the South St. Paul Public School Dist district page for the complete list.