- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
St. Paul City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270014204150Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul City Middle School earns 36/100 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 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Paul City Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul City Middle School ranks #7 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: St. Paul City School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270014204150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
St. Paul City Middle School held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270014204150 · Saint Paul, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
150 enr · 13.6:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Paul City Primary School (313 students)
St. Paul City Middle School held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Paul City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Paul City
St. Paul City Primary School
313 students
- St. Paul City
St. Paul City High School
152 students
- This school
St. Paul City Middle School
150 students
What this shows St. Paul City Middle School reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Paul City Middle School compares
St. Paul City Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 110% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$22,794
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 21.3%
Asian 16.7%
Two or More 6.0%
White 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, St. Paul City Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Paul City School reports $22,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Paul City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul City Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Paul City High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Paul City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul City Middle School
How many students attend St. Paul City Middle School?
St. Paul City Middle School has 150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Paul City Middle School?
89.8% of students at St. Paul City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul City Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul City Middle School?
St. Paul City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 St. Paul City Middle School rank among middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul City Middle School ranks #7 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Paul City School?
Besides St. Paul City Middle School, St. Paul City School also operates St. Paul City Primary School (313 students) and St. Paul City High School (152 students). See the St. Paul City School district page for the complete list.