At a glance
Reported students
619
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Battle Creek Middle: 619 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 685
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Battle Creek Middle
Battle Creek Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Saint Paul. It is one of 89 current school records connected to Saint Paul Public Schools. NCES reports 619 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, close to the Minnesota median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (43%) and Black (27.3%). English learners represent 35% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Battle Creek Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black27.3%
- Asian43%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Saint Paul Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hidden River Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
640 reported students
Murray Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
576 reported students
Washington Technology Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
693 reported students
E-STEM Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
512 reported students
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Middle · Grades 05–08
453 reported students
Global Arts Plus Upper
Middle · Grades 05–08
437 reported students
Public schools near Battle Creek Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cesar Chavez Middle School Middle · Charter · Academias La Paz | 06–08 | 149 | 1.9 mi |
| E-STEM Middle School Middle · Saint Paul Public Schools | 06–08 | 512 | 2 mi |
| Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U Middle · Saint Paul Public Schools | 05–08 | 337 | 2 mi |
| Woodbury Middle School Middle · South Washington County Schools | 06–08 | 1,160 | 2.2 mi |
| HOPE Community Academy Middle Middle · Charter · Hope Community Academy | 06–08 | 221 | 3.2 mi |
| Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Middle · Saint Paul Public Schools | 05–08 | 453 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Battle Creek Middle
What grades does Battle Creek Middle serve?
Battle Creek Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Saint Paul Public Schools.
How many students attend Battle Creek Middle?
Battle Creek Middle reported 619 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 685 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Battle Creek Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 619 students and 36.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Battle Creek Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Battle Creek Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Battle Creek Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Battle Creek Middle in?
Battle Creek Middle is part of Saint Paul Public Schools, based in Saint Paul, MN, which operates 89 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Battle Creek Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academia Cesar Chavez Middle School (1.9 mi), E-STEM Middle School (2 mi), Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.