Below Average
#1703 of 1,992 schools in MN
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center
Middle School · WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2399 CEDAR AVE, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Enrollment
70
Score
4.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
70
Score
4.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,703 of 1,992
In White Bear Lake
#17 of 18
public schools
In district
#16 of 17
WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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Sunrise Park Area Learning Center
Middle School in White Bear Lake · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sunrise Park Area Learning Center
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is a public middle school in White Bear Lake, MN, part of WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Sunrise Park Area Learning Center serves approximately 70 students, and covers grades 6th-8th. Sunrise Park Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,703 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Sunrise Park Area Learning Center show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- MN avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 70 students, Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Sunrise Park Area Learning Center — Students at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Sunrise Park Area Learning Center Compares
See how Sunrise Park Area Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
2399 CEDAR AVE, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sunrise Park Area Learning Center may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Level Up Academy Middle School (rated 6.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE (rated 5.8/10), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CENTRAL MIDDLE (rated 5.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in White Bear Lake, see our White Bear Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE White Bear Lake | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| NORMANDY PARK EDUCATION CENTER White Bear Lake | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| WHITE BEAR LAKE DISTRICT CENTER White Bear Lake | 0.4 mi | — |
| Bellaire Education Center White Bear Lake | 0.5 mi | — |
| PROJECT RETURN White Bear Lake | 0.5 mi | — |
| MATOSKA INTERNATIONAL White Bear Lake | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| South Campus Education Center White Bear Lake | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| WHITE BEAR SOUTH CAMPUS SENIOR White Bear Lake | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| LAKEAIRES ELEMENTARY White Bear Lake | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Level Up Academy White Bear Lake | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Level Up Academy Middle School White Bear Lake | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy White Bear Lake | 0.8 mi | — |
| Level Up Academy Virtual Middle White Bear Lake | 0.8 mi | — |
| WHITE BEAR AREA LEARNING CENTER White Bear Lake | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY White Bear Lake | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| 916 MAHTOMEDI ACADEMY White Bear Lake | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Passages Transition Program Mahtomedi | 1.7 mi | — |
| WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY White Bear Lake | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| PrairieCare Maplewood Maplewood | 2.2 mi | — |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE White Bear Lake | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,211
Median Home Value
$347,100
Median Rent
$1,494/mo
Population
37,272
College Educated
46%
Homeownership
77.5%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
44
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BROWNS VALLEY MIDDLE Browns Valley, MN | 4.7 |
| Success Academy Bloomington Middle Bloomington, MN | 4.8 |
| HUTCHINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL A.L.C. Hutchinson, MN | 4.9 |
| St. Cloud Math & Science Middle Saint Cloud, MN | 4.9 |
| Voyageurs Expeditionary MS Bemidji, MN | 4.9 |
| New Code Academy Middle School Bloomington, MN | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunrise Park Area Learning Center
What grades does Sunrise Park Area Learning Center serve?
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sunrise Park Area Learning Center?
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
How does Sunrise Park Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center ranks #1,703 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sunrise Park Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Sunrise Park Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise Park Area Learning Center has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunrise Park Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunrise Park Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunrise Park Area Learning Center?
52.9% of students at Sunrise Park Area Learning 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.9%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 653-2700
Resources & Links
District
WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 8,549
- Schools in District
- 25
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,111
- District Rank
- #16 of 17
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