ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

What ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS does

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is a public school district organized under Minnesota state law, founded in 1857, that operates a portfolio of elementary, middle, and high schools across St. Paul. The input data focuses principally on Murray Middle School, a public middle school (grades 6-8) located in the Saint Anthony Park community at 2200 Buford Avenue. Murray Middle School is a designated Science-Math Magnet school enrolling approximately 843 students with around 90 staff members, and it offers rigorous coursework including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, life science, earth science, and physical science, plus challenge-level courses preparing students for IB and AP programs in high school.

The school's product portfolio centers on the core academic program and is supplemented by the Personalized Learning with iPads initiative (a district-issued iPad for every student), Extended Day Learning (EDL) and Flipside after-school enrichment programs, three-season middle school athletics, an annual residential Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center program, Title I supplemental support, and Multilingual Language Learning (MLL/ELL). The underlying technology stack is built on standard K-12 SaaS platforms: Infinite Campus for the student information system and parent portal, Schoology as the learning management system, Clever for single sign-on, Peachjar for digital flyers, Finalsite as the website CMS, AudioEye for accessibility, Versatrans MyStop for bus tracking, Xello for career planning, SchoolCafe for nutrition menus, GoBound for athletic scheduling, Brainfuse HelpNow and TutorMe for tutoring, Smore for newsletters, and the MySPPS mobile app for safety tips. Murray Middle School feeds into Como Park Senior High School through SPPS's centralized Student Placement Center.

Revenue is generated primarily through state and local taxes, federal education funding, and per-pupil allocations from the Minnesota Department of Education, with nominal athletics participation fees ($10 standard, $5 reduced). Customer acquisition runs through the centralized SPPS Student Placement Center (apply.spps.org or 651-632-3760) with school tours scheduled through the Parent Involvement Coordinator. Marketing channels include the district and school websites, Facebook, Twitter, the Instagram district account, the Pilot School News newsletter, Peachjar digital flyers, and a Metro Transit bus stop and light rail advertising partnership for early education outreach. As a government educational entity, SPPS has no venture capital, private equity, or parent company relationships and is governed by an elected school board.

Name

ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Legal name

Saint Paul Public Schools

Website

https://murray.spps.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1857

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saint Paul Public Schools is a Minnesota public school district, with this data focused on Murray Middle School, a grades 6-8 Science-Math Magnet serving 843 students in St. Paul's Saint Anthony Park community, funded through state and federal per-pupil allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Middle school education
• STEM magnet school
• Public school district
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Saint Paul Public Schools is a public school district funded primarily through state and local taxes, federal education funding, and per-pupil allocations from the Minnesota Department of Education.
2. Athletics Participation Fees: The current athletics participation fee is $10 and $5 for students with qualifying household income (formerly known as free/reduced). Students need a current sports physical prior to participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates Murray Middle School, a public middle school (grades 6-8) delivering Science-Math Magnet education in the Saint Anthony Park community of St. Paul, MN. The school provides core academic coursework (English, math, science, social studies) plus magnet science, accelerated math pathways, ELL/MLL language services, special education, after-school enrichment, three-season athletics, and the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center residential program. Technology integration includes district-issued iPads for every student and the Schoology learning management system.

Product overview

ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates Murray Middle School as a public middle school (grades 6-8) within the Saint Paul Public Schools district. The school functions as a Science-Math Magnet school offering rigorous academic coursework including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, life science, earth science, and physical science, with magnet science pathways and challenge-level courses preparing students for IB and AP programs. The product portfolio centers on the core school educational program supplemented by Extended Day Learning (EDL) and Flipside after-school enrichment programs, middle school athletics across three seasons, the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center residential program, Title I supplemental support, and Personalized Learning enabled through district-issued iPads for every student. The school also provides Multilingual Language Learning (MLL/ELL) services, comprehensive counseling with Xello career planning integration, individual tutoring, and a Parent Teacher Organization for family engagement. Technology integration includes Infinite Campus for student information, Schoology as the learning management system, and Clever for single sign-on access to digital resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Murray Middle School A public Science-Math Magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Saint Anthony Park community of St. Paul, MN. Offers core academic coursework in English, math, science, and social studies with magnet science pathways, accelerated math (pre-algebra, algebra, geometry), and challenge-level courses that grant high school credit and prepare students for IB, AP, Quest, and Post-Secondary Enrollment Options.
• Extended Day Learning (EDL) After-school enrichment program running Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering hands-on experiences in academics, arts, athletics, and technology provided by licensed teachers and community partners, with yellow school bus transportation included.
• Flipside After-School Program Free enrichment program offering opportunities in Art, Music & Dance, Health & Wellness, Leadership & Service, Social Growth, Language & Culture, and STEM, with daily transportation and snacks provided.
• Middle School Athletics Interscholastic athletic program with three seasons: Fall (Girls' Volleyball, Co-Ed Flag Football, Boys/Girls Soccer), Winter (Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Boys Basketball), and Spring (Baseball, Softball, Co-Ed Track and Field, Girls Badminton). Participation fee is $10, with $5 reduced fee for qualifying households; a current sports physical is required.
• Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Program Annual residential environmental education program where selected students spend a week at Wolf Ridge Environmental Nature Center in Finland, MN, with immersive hands-on nature experiences including canoeing, ropes course, climbing wall, and bird study classes.
• Title I Program Federal supplemental educational program providing additional educational opportunities and family engagement support for schools with high poverty rates, ensuring all children have fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education.
• Multilingual Language Learning (MLL/ELL) Program supporting students whose home language is not English, providing rigorous push to strengthen academic English proficiency. Murray hosts one of St. Paul's Language Academy Programs, welcoming students new to the country with content courses delivered through the language program.
• Tutoring Program Individual short-term tutoring service using community and parent volunteers for students experiencing difficulties in core academic subjects (Math, English, Science, Social Studies), including mentoring to help students articulate long-term academic goals and develop good study habits.
• School Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, social-emotional, and career/future planning concerns, including individual, group, and classroom meetings, career planning via the Xello platform, and coordination for high school transition to Como Park Senior High or other SPPS high schools.
• Murray Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Partnership between parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and community members supporting Murray students through parent forums, fundraising events, donations supporting school activities and teacher needs, community building events, and school newsletter coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 843 students enrolled
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, MN located in the Superior National Forest. Students participate in week-long residential environmental education programs. Wolf Ridge is an accredited residential environmental school that immerses persons of all ages in hands-on, direct experiences in nature. 72 students and 16 adults typically participate for five days of activities including canoeing, ropes course, climbing wall, and bird study classes.
• Metro TransitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict has marketing presence on Metro Transit bus stops and light rail trains around Saint Paul, promoting early education enrollment (ages 5 and up).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mounds View Public Schools: Suburban Twin Cities district known for strong academic outcomes; represents the type of higher-performing suburban magnet/district option Saint Paul families may consider as an open-enrollment alternative.
• Osseo Area Schools: Suburban Twin Cities metro district with magnet middle school offerings; relevant peer for open-enrollment competition and benchmarking suburban district performance and facilities.

Direct peers

• Washington Technology Middle School (SPPS): SPPS STEM/technology-themed middle school magnet serving a comparable urban demographic; closest peer in terms of STEM magnet identity and feeder pattern into district high schools.
• Capitol Hill Gifted & Talented Magnet (SPPS): SPPS magnet school (K–8) with gifted-and-talented focus; directly comparable as a sibling magnet program competing for similar open-enrollment families within SPPS.
• Highland Park Middle School (SPPS): SPPS middle school in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul; comparable size and operational model under the same district policies, funding rules, and integrated digital ecosystem.
• Hidden River Middle School (SPPS): Another SPPS middle school serving similar grade 6–8 cohorts in Saint Paul; directly comparable on demographics, curriculum structure, and district-funded program offerings.
• Battle Creek Middle School (SPPS): Sister SPPS middle school in Saint Paul serving a similarly diverse urban population; comparable grade span and student-support needs, making it the most directly comparable peer within the same district.

Broad incumbents

• Minneapolis Public Schools: Twin Cities urban school district operating a similar portfolio of magnet, ELL, and Title I middle schools; broader in scope but overlapping in mission, demographics, and funding environment as a comparable urban district peer.

Emerging players

• LoveWorks Academy for Arts: Minneapolis charter school referenced in Murray's assistant principal background; competes in the same urban, arts-integrated, mission-driven middle-school niche in the Twin Cities.
• Great River School: Minnesota public charter middle/high school with project-based and Montessori-influenced pedagogy; competing for the same Twin Cities families seeking non-traditional middle school options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MurrayMS_SPPS
• Facebookfacebook.com/MurrayMIddleSPPS
• Instagraminstagram.com/spps_news
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-paul-public-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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