Serving 70 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise Park Area Learning 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1845 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
41%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Park Area Learning Center's ranking?
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is ranked #1845 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Park Area Learning Center?
70 students attend Sunrise Park Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sunrise Park Area Learning Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sunrise Park Area Learning Center offer ?
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Park Area Learning Center part of?
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is part of White Bear Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Park Area Learning Center located?
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is located in the Phillips neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Phillips.
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