Battle Creek Middle

www.spps.org

619 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Battle Creek Middle School, located at 2121 Park Dr N in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while integrating technology and specialized programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic focus, Battle Creek Middle School emphasizes character development and community engagement. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs intended to help students explore their interests and build social connections. As a part of the SPPS district, it benefits from broader systemic resources and initiatives aimed at equity and academic success, making it a key educational hub for the families residing in the eastern side of Saint Paul.

619

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battle Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	109
Black	169
Asian	266
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

Asian
266 (43.0%)
Black
169 (27.3%)
Hispanic
109 (17.6%)
Two or More
51 (8.2%)
White
22 (3.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)293-8960
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 6 214

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 217