Top Rankings
Northeast Metro 916 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 841 students in Northeast Metro 916 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Northeast Metro 916 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
841 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northeast Metro 916 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 41% has increased from 27% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Graduation Rate
41%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
29%
12%
% White
38%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $83,918 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $84,279 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$83,918
$17,854
Spending / Student
$84,279
$18,580
Best Northeast Metro 916 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Bellaire Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2540 County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Grades: 5-9
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
South Campus Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3551 N Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5331
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5331
Grades: 5-12
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
916 Mahtomedi Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2735 County Rd D East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5364
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5364
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #55.
East View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5678
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5678
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #66.
Project Return
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2540 East County Road F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: #77.
Metro Heights Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7122 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5698
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5698
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #88.
Karner Blue Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Grades: K-9
| 102 students
Rank: #99.
Quora Secondary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1010.
Pankalo Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Eagle Point Blvd
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 415-6302
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 415-6302
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
A/o Program
Special Education School
1111 South Holcombe St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 964-1274
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 964-1274
Grades: PK-1
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aris
Alternative School
2040 Woodwinds Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 415-5364
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 415-5364
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aris Currell
Alternative School
7616 Currell Blvd Ste 100
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5543
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5543
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
2540 East County Road F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
3300 Century Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5610
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5610
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Heights Independent
Alternative School
7122 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5690
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5690
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wels North
Special Education School
3500 Willow Lake Boulevard, Su
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5402
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5402
Grades: 10-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northeast Metro 916 School District?
Northeast Metro 916 School District manages 17 public schools serving 841 students.
What is the rank of Northeast Metro 916 School District?
Northeast Metro 916 School District is ranked #498 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northeast Metro 916 School District?
38% of Northeast Metro 916 School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northeast Metro 916 School District?
Northeast Metro 916 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Northeast Metro 916 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $84,279 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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