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St. Paul Middle School

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St. Paul Middle School ranks 65 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

St. Paul Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Paul, Kansas, serving 51 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Chetopa-St. Paul school district. This small school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across subjects, with 54.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 47.45% in mathematics, and 59.08% in science - all significantly higher than the district and state levels.

St. Paul Middle School's performance is particularly noteworthy for its student subgroups, with its female, white, and low socioeconomic status students ranking in the top 25% of Kansas middle schools. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 20.8% in 2023-2024 to 11.8% in 2024-2025, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Royster Middle School, Girard Middle, and Parsons Middle School.

The consistent academic improvement at St. Paul Middle School, moving from a 1-star to a 4-star rating in recent years, is a testament to the school's dedication to providing quality education and addressing the needs of its diverse student population. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate, though decreasing, is still an area for potential improvement, St. Paul Middle School stands out as a model of academic excellence and equity in the region.

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,909

Per pupil spending ?

51.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771

(620) 449-2245

District: Chetopa-St. Paul

Students who attend St. Paul Middle School usually attend:

High:

St. Paul High School

Feeder schools for St. Paul Middle School:

Elementary:

St. Paul Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

8.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (54% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Kansas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 66 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg40%

Kansas avg42%

65^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 66 pts since 2015

From bottom 16% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

141^st of 264Chetopa-St. Paul among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	65 of 363	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	87.1	27 of 362	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	73.3	57 of 362	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	60 of 368	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	66 of 367	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	48.8	170 of 368	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.5	205 of 350	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	23.0	303 of 358	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.2	276 of 343	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.8	308 of 368	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	58.4	176 of 355	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.3	130 of 342	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.0	188 of 320	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.0	167 of 316	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.9	175 of 307	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	63.1	85 of 294	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	24.8	221 of 275	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	65.7	62 of 285	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	93.0	4 of 270	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	88.3	8 of 275	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	63.3	66 of 270	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	59.8	70 of 255	72.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	38.5	196 of 308	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.0	237 of 301	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	60 of 349	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	87.7	23 of 347	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	79.4	44 of 349	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	65.5	77 of 349	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	69.7	64 of 349	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	46.1	174 of 344	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.2	215 of 333	35.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)78th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2019)71st percentile+17 vs school

Male (2021)36th percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science59%+18 vs state

English Language Arts54%+10 vs state

Mathematics47%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St. Paul Middle School	Public	6-8	118 First Street	Saint Paul	66771	Neosho County	Chetopa-St. Paul	No	No	No	No	(620) 449-2245	58	3	16.6	51.7%	45 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.6%)	73.8	65^th of 363 public middle schools	82.1%		87.1	27^th of 362 public middle schools	92.5%	38		50.0	61.9	50.0	54.2		31.3	57.1	50.0	47.5		59.1	59.1	$13,909	$1,621	$12,289
Galesburg Middle School	Public	5-8	6955 Kingman Rd	Galesburg	66740	Neosho County	Erie-Galesburg	No	No	No	No	(620) 763-2470	112	10	11.2	66.1%	97 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	33.1	257^th of 363 public middle schools	29.2%		41.8	197^th of 362 public middle schools	45.6%	60	41.4	50.0	40.0	20.0	38.4	31.0	42.9	30.0	16.0	30.4	37.9	16.7	28.3	$15,476	$2,871	$12,605
Parsons Middle School	Public	6-8	2719 Main	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	No	(620) 421-4190	273	23	11.9	68.5%	157 (57.5%)	20 (7.3%)	37 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	53 (19.4%)	34.6	240^th of 363 public middle schools	33.9%		28.6	275^th of 362 public middle schools	24.0%	35		40.8	31.0	50.6	40.8		28.6	22.1	26.4	25.8		28.7	28.7	$16,189	$1,937	$14,252
Girard Middle	Public	6-8	415 North Summit	Girard	66743	Crawford County	Girard	No	No	No	No	(620) 724-4114	201	16	12.6	50.2%	179 (89.1%)	4 (2.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.5%)	49.4	172^nd of 363 public middle schools	52.6%		54.2	126^th of 362 public middle schools	65.2%	46		50.8	36.7	30.8	38.9		50.8	38.3	26.9	37.9		42.3	42.3	$13,875	$1,522	$12,353
Royster Middle School	Public	6-8	400 W Main	Chanute	66720	Neosho County	Chanute Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 432-2520	389	30	12.9	58.9%	295 (75.8%)	6 (1.5%)	58 (14.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.7%)	40.4	216^th of 363 public middle schools	40.5%		40	207^th of 362 public middle schools	42.8%	9		46.8	39.5	32.8	39.7		37.3	26.8	27.8	30.7		37.3	37.3	$13,143	$1,275	$11,868

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul Middle School

What is the racial makeup of St. Paul Middle School?

Students at St. Paul Middle School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend St. Paul Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 58 students attended St. Paul Middle School.

What district is St. Paul Middle School in?

Chetopa-St. Paul

What high school do graduates of St. Paul Middle School attend?

Students who attend St. Paul Middle School usually go on to attend St. Paul High School

Is St. Paul Middle School a good school?

St. Paul Middle School ranks 65^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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