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Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Public, Charter Grades

Summary

Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is a public charter middle school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school has seen a decline in its racial diversity over the past few years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 66.09% in 2020-2021 to 45.33% in 2022-2023. The school's performance on statewide assessments has also been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 161 out of 521 Minnesota middle schools in 2020-2021 to 348 out of 545 in 2023-2024.

Upper Mississippi Middle Academy's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in Math for all grades was 11.36%, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school's performance on the Reading and Science assessments is also below the state averages, with proficiency rates of 43.48% and 28% respectively in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 49.85% and 39.56%. However, the school has shown strong performance in serving its special education students, ranking in the top 10 out of 288 Minnesota middle schools in 2021-2022 for this subgroup.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Heritage E-Stem Magnet School, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy's performance on standardized tests is generally lower. Heritage E-Stem Magnet School, located just 2.55 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy has increased significantly, from 16.52% in 2020-2021 to 50.67% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families, which may present unique challenges for the school.

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

37%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101-8888

(651) 528-8091

District: Upper Mississippi Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Two or more races:

14.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 51st percentile in 2015 → 36th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (28% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

!Math scores 34 pts below the Minnesota average

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school28%

District avg30%

Minnesota avg46%

Not ranked this year

Upper Mississippi Middle Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	37.9	348 of 545	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.2	410 of 529	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	61.3	184 of 520	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.8	161 of 521	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.7	240 of 533	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.6	216 of 518	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.9	308 of 523	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.5	284 of 508	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.5	253 of 516	51.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	61.1	165 of 467	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.9	278 of 439	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.3	282 of 436	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2019	69.8	35 of 171	79.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	23.1	372 of 459	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.1	252 of 415	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.7	163 of 401	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	50.4	230 of 479	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	22.8	370 of 464	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	52.7	214 of 476	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	179 of 454	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.2	125 of 438	71.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	90.6	10 of 288	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	77.1	36 of 282	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	79.5	29 of 253	88.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	53.4	184 of 440	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	22.4	377 of 436	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	59.9	149 of 438	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.9	156 of 422	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.0	221 of 428	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.5	198 of 428	53.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

Special Education (2022)97th percentile+32 vs school

Hispanic (2019)80th percentile+25 vs school

Female (2022)65th percentile~ school

White (2024)58th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2024)52nd percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)19th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2023-2024) ?

Reading43%-6 vs state

Science28%-12 vs state

Math11%-34 vs state

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Wonderful school with caring teachers! They care about teaching the whole child! Great positive culture at this school! I highly recommend!! Close Quote

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

What is the racial makeup of Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?

Students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy are 52% White, 15% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 13% African American, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What district is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy in?

Upper Mississippi Academy

How many students attend Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 54 students attended Upper Mississippi Middle Academy.

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