South St. Paul Public School District

The South St. Paul Public School District operates 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district is located in the city of South St. Paul, Minnesota, a suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Among the standout schools in the district, Lincoln Center Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in math and reading, outperforming the district and state averages. Kaposia Education Center Elementary serves a high-need student population, with 64.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, yet maintains competitive proficiency rates. The alternative high school, S St. Paul Community Learning Cntr., has low math proficiency but a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2%.

Overall, the district's performance on standardized tests lags behind state averages, particularly in math, with significant disparities between the elementary schools and the middle and high schools. The district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which likely contributes to the lower overall performance. However, the data also highlights areas of strength, such as the strong performance of Lincoln Center Elementary, and opportunities for improvement across the district.