Northeast Metro 916 School District
School District · White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
13
2 elem, 1 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$80,071
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
13
2 elem, 1 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$80,071
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
Evaluating Northeast Metro 916?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northeast Metro 916 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Campus Education Center
White Bear Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Metro Heights Academy
Fridley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Quora Secondary School
Little Canada · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#287 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$80,071
+$65,463 vs Minnesota median
District size
830 students
Typical than Minnesota median
The short answer
Northeast Metro 916 ranks #287 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Northeast Metro 916's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Campus Education Center (6.2/10), Metro Heights Academy (6.0/10), and Quora Secondary School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Northeast Metro 916
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Campus Education Center | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Metro Heights Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Quora Secondary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | 916 Mahtomedi Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | East View Academy | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Pankalo Education Center | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Karner Blue Education Center | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northeast Metro 916
Northeast Metro 916 is a White Bear Lake, Minnesota school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 830 students with a student-teacher ratio of 4.7:1. The district invests $80,071 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Northeast Metro 916 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Campus Education Center, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Northeast Metro 916 students show an average math proficiency of 17.0% and ELA proficiency of 29.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Northeast Metro 916, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northeast Metro 916 with test data.
Schools in Northeast Metro 916
13 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 8
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- White Bear Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 830
- Teachers (FTE)
- 178
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Northeast Metro 916 has 13 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northeast Metro 916?
The average composite rating for Northeast Metro 916 is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northeast Metro 916?
Northeast Metro 916 spends $80,071 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northeast Metro 916?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northeast Metro 916 is 4.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northeast Metro 916?
South Campus Education Center is the highest-rated school in Northeast Metro 916 with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Northeast Metro 916?
Across schools in Northeast Metro 916 with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northeast Metro 916 compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Northeast Metro 916 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.1%
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- White Bear Lake School District (25)
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- Eastern Carver County Public School (23)
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- Wayzata Public School District (21)
- Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools (20)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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