Spring Lake Park Public Schools School District
School District · Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Spring Lake Park Public Schools 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.
Elementary Lighthouse
Spring Lake Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northpoint Elementary
Blaine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Centerview Elementary
Blaine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#332 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,472
$2,136 vs Minnesota median
District size
6,140 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Spring Lake Park Public Schools ranks #332 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Spring Lake Park Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elementary Lighthouse (7.0/10), Northpoint Elementary (6.1/10), and Centerview Elementary (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.0/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Spring Lake Park Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Spring Lake Park Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elementary Lighthouse | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Northpoint Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Centerview Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Secondary Lighthouse | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Spring Lake Park Senior High | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Slp Schools Online Secondary | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Park Terrace Elementary | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Spring Lake Park Public Schools
Spring Lake Park Public Schools is a Spring Lake Park, Minnesota school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,140 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $12,472 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Spring Lake Park Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elementary Lighthouse, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Spring Lake Park Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 61.3% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Spring Lake Park Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Spring Lake Park Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Spring Lake Park Public Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Spring Lake Park
- Total Enrollment
- 6,140
- Teachers (FTE)
- 370
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Spring Lake Park Public Schools has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Spring Lake Park Public Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Spring Lake Park Public Schools spends $12,472 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Spring Lake Park Public Schools is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Elementary Lighthouse is the highest-rated school in Spring Lake Park Public Schools with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Across schools in Spring Lake Park Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Spring Lake Park Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Spring Lake Park Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 11 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
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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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