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#771 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 39% in state
917 Dcals North
High School · Intermediate School District 917 · West Saint Paul, MN
An Intermediate School District 917 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 MARIE AVE E, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at 917 Dcals North score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 917 Dcals North sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,229
Median home value
$331,800
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bluesky Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 94 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Intermediate School District 917
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $62,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
917 Dcals North is listed in INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 917 Dcals North
917 Dcals North is a public high school in West Saint Paul, MN, part of Intermediate School District 917, serving approximately 77 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 917 Dcals North
What grades does 917 Dcals North serve?
917 Dcals North serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend 917 Dcals North?
917 Dcals North has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 917 Dcals North?
The student-teacher ratio at 917 Dcals North is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 917 Dcals North rank in MN?
917 Dcals North ranks #771 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is 917 Dcals North's MySchoolScout rating?
917 Dcals North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 917 Dcals North?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 917 Dcals North has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Is 917 Dcals North a charter school?
No, 917 Dcals North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is 917 Dcals North a Title I school?
No, 917 Dcals North is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 917 Dcals North?
59.7% of students at 917 Dcals North qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 423-8259
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55118)
- 29,396
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55118; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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