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#979 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 49% in state

South Campus Education Center

High School · Northeast Metro 916 · White Bear Lake, MN

A Northeast Metro 916 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3551 N MCKNIGHT RD, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.9:1
District spending per student$80,071
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at South Campus Education Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Campus Education Center 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
White Bear South Campus SeniorEnrollment path unverified5.211–120.0 mi1,196Compare →
White Bear Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.210–120.5 mi162Compare →
Liberty Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–120.9 mi330Compare →
916 Mahtomedi AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.89–121.3 mi58Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Northeast Metro 916

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$80,071NCES 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.

South Campus Education Center is listed in NORTHEAST METRO 916; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Campus Education Center

South Campus Education Center is a public high school in White Bear Lake, MN, part of Northeast Metro 916, serving approximately 59 students in grades 5th-12th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Campus Education Center

What grades does South Campus Education Center serve?

South Campus Education Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend South Campus Education Center?

South Campus Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Campus Education Center?

The student-teacher ratio at South Campus Education Center is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Campus Education Center rank in MN?

South Campus Education Center ranks #979 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is South Campus Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?

South Campus Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 South Campus Education Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Campus Education Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is South Campus Education Center a charter school?

No, South Campus Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Campus Education Center a Title I school?

No, South Campus Education Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Campus Education Center?

45.8% of students at South Campus Education Center 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
5th – 12th
Enrollment
59
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
Area population (ZIP 55110)
37,272
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
44
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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