Hidden River Middle School

www.spps.org

559 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ramsey Middle School, located on Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. Situated in a historic neighborhood, the school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded middle school experience that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Ramsey utilizes the Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework, which encourages students to make connections between their studies and the real world through inquiry-based learning and global perspectives.

In addition to its core curriculum, Ramsey Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and athletics designed to engage students during their formative years. The school aims to foster a diverse and inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond. For families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic policies, the official district website (spps.org) provides comprehensive resources and updates regarding the school’s operations and community events.

559

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hidden River Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	42
Black	201
Asian	40
Two or More	73
American Indian	2

White
201 (36.0 %)
Black
201 (36.0 %)
Two or More
73 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (7.5 %)
Asian
40 (7.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)293-8860
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 206

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 150