Sunrise Park Middle School (Closed 2024)

2399 Cedar Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise Park Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was equal to the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
#870 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
2%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
12%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
10%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
10%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
60%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
40%
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
29.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #870 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Park Middle School?
750 students attend Sunrise Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunrise Park Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 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 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunrise Park Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Park Middle School part of?
Sunrise Park Middle School is part of White Bear Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Park Middle School located?
Sunrise Park Middle School is located in the Phillips neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Phillips.

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