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#1359 of 1,992 schools in MN
Matoska International
Elementary School · White Bear Lake School District · White Bear Lake, MN
A White Bear Lake School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2530 SPRUCE PLACE, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matoska International score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Matoska International sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Bear Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,211
Median home value
$347,100
Median rent
$1,494/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level Up AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Level Up K-5 Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Normandy Park Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Lakeaires ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
White Bear Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #13 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matoska International is listed in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matoska International
Matoska International is a public elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN, part of White Bear Lake School District, serving approximately 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,359 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matoska International
What grades does Matoska International serve?
Matoska International serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Matoska International?
Matoska International has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matoska International?
The student-teacher ratio at Matoska International is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matoska International rank in MN?
Matoska International ranks #1,359 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Matoska International's MySchoolScout rating?
Matoska International has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Matoska International?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matoska International has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Matoska International a charter school?
No, Matoska International is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matoska International a Title I school?
No, Matoska International is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matoska International?
27.8% of students at Matoska International 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (651) 653-2847
- Area population (ZIP 55110)
- 37,272
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 55110; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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