Spring Lake Park School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools in Spring Lake Park School District, serving 5,877 students. Spring Lake Park School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Public schools in Spring Lake Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in Spring Lake Park School District are Elementary Lighthouse, Secondary Lighthouse and Northpoint Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is more than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Spring Lake Park School District |
| School District Website | http://www.springlakeparkschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (763) 600-5000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,877 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 326 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Spring Lake Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #306 out of 524 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 36 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 475 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 8% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 880 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 15% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 670 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 11% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 3,387 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 58% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 14 Students | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 415 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 117 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 408 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 463 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 473 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 443 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 482 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 464 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 478 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 420 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 443 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 422 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 429 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 413 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 422 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,429 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,258 is less than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $79 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $78 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,429 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,258 | $14,606 |
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Spring Lake Park School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Elementary Lighthouse Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 1%7925 Able St10
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 1-6 | 44 students
- Secondary Lighthouse Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:10/Top 5%7925 Able St10
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 7-12 | 49 students
- Northpoint Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50%2350 124th Ct10
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 600-5700
Grades: K-3 | 679 students
- Westwood Intermediate School Math: 52% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50%701 91st Ave Ne10
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5400
Grades: 4-5 | 741 students
- Spring Lake Park Senior High School Math: 49% | Reading: 58%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1100 81st Ave Ne10
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Grades: 9-12 | 1,644 student
- Westwood Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 60%Rank:5/Bottom 50%711 91st Ave Ne10
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 6-8 | 1,307 student
- Park Terrace Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50%8301 Terrace Rd Ne10
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5600
Grades: K-3 | 655 students
- Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion Math: 42% | Reading: 53%Rank:3/Bottom 50%880 Osborne Rd Ne10
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5800
Grades: K-5 | 624 students
- Distance Learning Indep Study1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Grades: 6-12 | 17 students
- Early Childhood Family Center7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5900
Grades: PK | 31 students
- Early Education Special Education School880 Osborne Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5900
Grades: PK | 86 students
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