Enrollment
54
Middle
DISTRICT 78 · STATE 495
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UPPER MISSISSIPPI ACADEMY·NCES 270037604693
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
19 E EXCHANGE ST., SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 · (651)528-8091 · Ramsey County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL54 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
20 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 11 | 20% |
| Grade 7 | 17 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 26 | 48% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy→Upper Mississippi High Academy
Based on grade levels within Upper Mississippi Academy. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Ramsey County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 54 | #271 of 306 | #28 of 32 |
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6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
54
-155 (-74%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 13.7:1
% White
52%
was 65%
% Hispanic
15%
was 16%
% Black
13%
was 8%
% Asian
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 54 | 5.5 | 9.8:1 | 37% (20) |
| 2022-23 | 75 | N/A | N/A | 51% (38) |
| 2020-21 | 115 | 13 | 8.8:1 | 17% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 209 | 15.2 | 13.7:1 | 26% (55) |
| 2015-16 | 241 | 11 | 21.9:1 | 12% (29) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Upper Mississippi Middle Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 74% (209 to 54); teachers down 64% (15.2 to 5.5).
About Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy serves students in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, as a very small middle school. It is open to students in grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 54 students. By comparison, middle schools in Minnesota enroll about 495 students on average.
A total of 2 schools make up Upper Mississippi Academy, with 156 students enrolled.
More than half of the students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy are White (52%). Next come 15% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, 13% Black, and 4% Asian. The diversity index for Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is 67%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy reported 5.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2023-24, a ratio of 9.8:1. The school's 9.8:1 compares with an average of 17.5:1 for middle schools in Minnesota. Roughly 37% of students at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy can receive free or reduced-price lunch. That is lower than the 57% average for public schools in Ramsey County.
The school's county is Ramsey County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $81,568, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 46%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. There are 302 public schools in the county, enrolling about 94,437, Upper Mississippi Middle Academy among them.
Among nearby public schools, Upper Mississippi High Academy is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The federal government classifies Upper Mississippi Middle Academy's location as City: Large. NCES lists Upper Mississippi Middle Academy as a charter school.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy enrolled 209 in 2017-18 and 54 in 2023-24. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. White students made up 65% of enrollment in 2017-18 and 52% in 2023-24. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 13.7:1 to 9.8:1.
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Ramsey County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
542,945
Census ACS
Median income
$81,568
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
302
94,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Upper Mississippi Academy
- Upper Mississippi High AcademyHigh · 102 students
Other schools in SAINT PAUL
- Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12High · 3,536 students
- Central Senior HighHigh · 1,682 students
- Harding Senior HighHigh · 1,591 students
- Highland Park Senior HighHigh · 1,392 students
- Johnson Senior HighHigh · 1,076 students
- Capitol Hill Magnet/RondoElementary · 1,066 students
Nearby schools
- Upper Mississippi High Academy0.0 mi · 102
- Juvenile Service Center0.1 mi · 9
- ST PAUL CONSERVATORY PERFORMING ART0.3 mi · 336
- Water Lily Montessori0.4 mi · 3
- Creative Arts Secondary School0.4 mi · 382
- United Hospital Adolescent Program0.7 mi · 3
Frequently asked questions
About Upper Mississippi Middle AcademyHow large is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy enrolls approximately 54 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Upper Mississippi Middle Academy serve?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is approximately 9.8:1 (5 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy reports a student body of 52% White, 15% Hispanic, 13% Black, 4% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy public or private?
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Upper Mississippi Academy.
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