Middle Schools in South St. Paul Public School District

The South St. Paul Public School District in Minnesota has only one middle school, South St. Paul Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 589 students. The school has consistently underperformed compared to other middle schools in the state, with declining statewide rankings and low proficiency rates in core academic subjects.

South St. Paul Middle School's math and reading proficiency rates are significantly below the state average, ranging from 17.37% to 29.14% proficient in math and 29.59% to 45.56% proficient in reading, compared to state averages of 40.1% to 41.95% and 45.97% to 54.13%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rate for 8th grade is also low at 14.78%, compared to the state average of 30.34%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 54.67%, and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio than the state average.

Overall, the data suggests that South St. Paul Middle School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's low academic performance, declining rankings, and demographic factors indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gap with other middle schools in Minnesota.