ST. PAUL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

215 UNIVERSITY AVE W
SAINT PAUL, MN 55103

www.stpaulcityschool.org

Charter School 137 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

St. Paul City School (SPCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Located in the vibrant Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering academic excellence while ensuring that students develop strong character, empathy, and a sense of responsibility toward their peers and their broader community.

The school is known for its small-school environment, which allows for personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By prioritizing a culturally responsive curriculum and maintaining active partnerships with families, St. Paul City School strives to create an inclusive space that honors the diverse backgrounds of its student body. Through a combination of rigorous academics and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its graduates to become engaged, successful, and compassionate citizens.

137

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. PAUL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	69
Black	34
Asian	23
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
69 (50.4 %)
Black
34 (24.8 %)
Asian
23 (16.8 %)
Two or More
7 (5.1 %)
White
3 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. PAUL CITY SCHOOL
Phone:	(651)225-9177
Website:	http://www.stpaulcityschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 51