St. Paul School of Northern Lights School District
School District · Saint Paul, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
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St. Paul School of Northern Lights
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How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$15,800
+$1,192 vs Minnesota median
District size
207 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in St. Paul School of Northern Lights
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Paul School of Northern Lights | 7.7 / 10 |
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About St. Paul School of Northern Lights
St. Paul School of Northern Lights is a Saint Paul, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 207 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The district invests $15,800 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, St. Paul School of Northern Lights is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is St. Paul School of Northern Lights, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, St. Paul School of Northern Lights students show an average math proficiency of 26.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
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Schools in St. Paul School of Northern Lights, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Paul School of Northern Lights with test data.
Schools in St. Paul School of Northern Lights
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Saint Paul
- Total Enrollment
- 207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
The average composite rating for St. Paul School of Northern Lights is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights spends $15,800 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Paul School of Northern Lights is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights is the highest-rated school in St. Paul School of Northern Lights with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
Across schools in St. Paul School of Northern Lights with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
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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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