Serving 796 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Park Middle School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Park Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1013 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
11%
12%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Park Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Park Middle School is ranked #1013 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sunrise Park Middle School often compared to?
Sunrise Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School, Mahtomedi Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Park Middle School?
796 students attend Sunrise Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sunrise Park Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Park Middle School?
Sunrise Park Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunrise Park Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunrise Park Middle School part of?
Sunrise Park Middle School is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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