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#1703 of 1,992 schools in MN

Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

Middle School · White Bear Lake School District · White Bear Lake, MN

A White Bear Lake School District middle school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2399 CEDAR AVE, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics1.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
District spending per student$15,111

Students at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2010
ELA
10%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 27 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sunrise Park Area Learning 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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
Sunrise Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.86–80.0 mi750Compare →
Bellaire Education CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–90.5 mi26Compare →
Level Up Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.16–80.8 mi72Compare →
Level Up Academy Virtual MiddleCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–80.8 mi10Compare →

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.

White Bear Lake School District

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#16 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

Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is listed in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

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, serving approximately 70 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,703 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
70
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ramsey County
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 · 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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