Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

Charter School 75 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Upper Mississippi Middle Academy (UMMA), located at 426 Osceola Ave S in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 5 through 8. The school is known for its focused approach to middle school education, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. Its location in the Saint Paul area allows it to serve a diverse student body, fostering a community-centric atmosphere that prioritizes academic growth and social-emotional development.

Academically, the academy typically maintains a curriculum aligned with state standards while often integrating unique programming to engage early adolescents. The school’s small-to-mid-sized environment is intended to allow for more personalized attention from instructors, which is a key component of their educational philosophy. By focusing on critical thinking, character building, and individualized student success, the Upper Mississippi Middle Academy aims to prepare its graduates for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	18
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
34 (45.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (24.0 %)
Two or More
12 (16.0 %)
Black
9 (12.0 %)
Asian
1 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Upper Mississippi Academy
Phone:	(651)528-8091
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 15

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 34