Best middle schools in Saint Paul Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Saint Paul Public Schools, Minnesota. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Minnesota.
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- 149Highland Park Middle SchoolSaint Paul · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 811 students
- 237Murray Middle SchoolSaint Paul · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 576 students
- 334Global Arts Plus UpperSaint Paul · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 431Hidden River Middle SchoolSaint Paul · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 526Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture USaint Paul · Public Middle78.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 337 students
- 625E-STEM Middle SchoolWoodbury · Public Middle71.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 512 students
- 724Farnsworth Aerospace UpperSaint Paul · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 822Washington Technology Middle SchoolSaint Paul · Public Middle85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 693 students
- 917Battle Creek MiddleSaint Paul · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 619 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Park Middle School Saint Paul · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 811 |
| 2 | Murray Middle School Saint Paul · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 37.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 576 |
| 3 | Global Arts Plus Upper Saint Paul · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 33.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 4 | Hidden River Middle School Saint Paul · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 5 | Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U Saint Paul · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 25.7 Lower 50% | 78.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 337 |
| 6 | E-STEM Middle School Woodbury · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 71.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 512 |
| 7 | Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Saint Paul · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 8 | Washington Technology Middle School Saint Paul · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 693 |
| 9 | Battle Creek Middle Saint Paul · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 619 |
Highland Park Middle School in Saint Paul leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Saint Paul Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 49.2. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Minnesota middle schools rankings, every school on the Saint Paul Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Highland Park Middle School in Saint Paul, Minnesota ranks first among middle schools in Saint Paul Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 49.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 811).
How are middle schools in Saint Paul Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.