Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sun Center 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
30%
12%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Sun Center?
23 students attend Sun Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Sun Center students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Center?
Sun Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sun Center offer ?
Sun Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sun Center part of?
Sun Center is part of Bloomington Public School District.
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