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Sunrise Park Middle

Middle School · WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2399 CEDAR AVE, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Enrollment

750

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

5.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Minnesota schools

#1,245 of 1,992

In White Bear Lake

#11 of 18

public schools

In district

#9 of 17

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Sunrise Park Middle

5.8/10

Middle School in White Bear Lake · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

4.7/10

0.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Normandy Park Education Center

7.6/10

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About Sunrise Park Middle

Sunrise Park Middle is a public middle school in White Bear Lake, MN, part of WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Sunrise Park Middle serves approximately 750 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunrise Park Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,245 of 1,992 schools in MN.

Structured state assessment records for Sunrise Park Middle show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • MN avg 5.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,111
Chronic Absenteeism29.2%

Sunrise Park Middle — Students at Sunrise Park Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

39.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 57.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
51%

* 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: 5.7/10.

How Sunrise Park Middle Compares

See how Sunrise Park Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
38th percentile in MN
Academic
6.5/10
Average
Growth
5.7/10
Average
Environment
5.0/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
40%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
46 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
29.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

2399 CEDAR AVE, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sunrise Park Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Level Up Academy Middle School (rated 6.1/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is CENTRAL MIDDLE (rated 5.8/10, 2.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SUNRISE PARK AREA LEARNING CENTER (rated 4.7/10), a more accessible option. 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 AREA LEARNING CENTER White Bear Lake 0.0 mi 4.7
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
CENTRAL MIDDLE White Bear Lake, MN 5.8
CLOQUET MIDDLE Cloquet, MN 5.8
Hopkins North Middle School Minnetonka, MN 5.8
ISANTI MIDDLE SCHOOL Isanti, MN 5.8
Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic Maple Grove, MN 5.8
St. Peter Middle School Saint Peter, MN 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sunrise Park Middle

What grades does Sunrise Park Middle serve?

Sunrise Park Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sunrise Park Middle?

Sunrise Park Middle has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Park Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Park Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunrise Park Middle rank in MN?

Sunrise Park Middle ranks #1,245 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Sunrise Park Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunrise Park Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise Park Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sunrise Park Middle a charter school?

No, Sunrise Park Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunrise Park Middle a Title I school?

No, Sunrise Park Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunrise Park Middle?

39.6% of students at Sunrise Park Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
750
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Free/Reduced Lunch
39.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.2%

District

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
8,549
Schools in District
25
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,111
District Rank
#9 of 17

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