Willow Lane Elementary

Summary:

Willow Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance, with lower scores on state assessments compared to the district and state averages.

Willow Lane Elementary's performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in Math, Reading, and Science ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools. The school's student subgroups show varying levels of achievement, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the school's overall performance, while White and Special Education students perform worse. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55% to 73%, suggests that socioeconomic challenges may be impacting academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools within the White Bear Lake School District, Willow Lane Elementary consistently performs worse on the MCA-III assessments. The school also has a more diverse student population and a higher percentage of students from low-income families compared to other district elementary schools, such as Birch Lake Elementary, Matoska International, and Vadnais Heights Elementary. However, Willow Lane Elementary's performance is generally better than that of some nearby charter schools, such as North Metro Flex Academy and Level Up Academy, which serve higher percentages of students from low-income and minority backgrounds and have lower overall academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3375 Willow Ave
       White Bear Lake, MN  55110-5334


(651) 773-6170

District: White Bear Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
677th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,768 Help


Students who attend Willow Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sunrise Park Middle
High:    White Bear South Campus Senior

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.0%
African American:
25.3%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow Lane Elementary ranks worse than 76.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Willow Lane Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32%), African American (25.3%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Lane Elementary is 10.9, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Lane Elementary is $14,768, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Lane Elementary 677th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Willow Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White Bear Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White Bear Lake School District 231st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.44 412th 674 38.9%
2004 52.77 380th 676 43.8%
2005 76.03 113th 685 83.5%
2006 59.58 346th 756 54.2%
2007 64.08 281st 777 63.8%
2008 60.74 348th 781 55.4%
2010 61.52 359th 803 55.3%
2011 56.91 429th 814 47.3%
2012 57.81 426th 820 48.0%
2013 45.22 543rd 824 34.1%
2014 36.10 615th 826 25.5%
2015 60.52 381st 840 54.6%
2016 41.42 593rd 848 30.1%
2017 30.73 671st 853 21.3%
2018 33.26 640th 847 24.4%
2019 38.47 617th 870 29.1%
2021 36.81 620th 869 28.7%
2022 31.20 642nd 858 25.2%
2023 25.92 647th 845 23.4%
2024 26.57 677th 881 23.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.61 92nd 96 4.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.12 150th 242 38.0%
2023 55.90 90th 276 67.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.87 288th 463 37.8%
2019 18.99 448th 515 13.0%
2023 19.47 457th 524 12.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.46 522nd 728 28.3%
2019 37.32 518th 740 30.0%
2021 49.73 359th 683 47.4%
2022 43.10 392nd 663 40.9%
2023 30.51 584th 774 24.5%
2024 32.85 576th 793 27.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.30 599th 774 22.6%
2019 32.78 598th 787 24.0%
2021 44.06 511th 783 34.7%
2022 26.43 618th 799 22.7%
2023 34.12 569th 787 27.7%
2024 37.42 549th 809 32.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.96 589th 779 24.4%
2019 43.34 530th 798 33.6%
2021 27.67 612th 784 21.9%
2022 35.69 593rd 808 26.6%
2023 20.68 657th 799 17.8%
2024 17.73 698th 826 15.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.72 64th 134 52.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.12 160th 266 39.8%
2019 64.08 91st 283 67.8%
2021 54.02 94th 227 58.6%
2022 52.54 120th 282 57.4%
2023 40.94 154th 279 44.8%
2024 36.49 195th 310 37.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.88 156th 220 29.1%
2022 25.86 173rd 209 17.2%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 426th 712 40.2%
2019 49.56 395th 722 45.3%
2021 34.70 531st 710 25.2%
2022 32.05 560th 725 22.8%
2023 25.76 598th 712 16.0%
2024 30.43 563rd 730 22.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Willow Lane Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Open Quote Willow is an excellent school and Principal Streiff is outstanding - Students are priority. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 6, 2014

Open Quote I would have given negative scores if I could. From a principal who didn't have a clue what was going on to support staff that danced circles around real issues, our short time there was the worst mistake possible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willow Lane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 505 3 13 7 3 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 365 2 8 2 4 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 421 3 18 1 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1991 462 5 22 4 4 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 486 5 29 3 4 n/a n/a 0 527
1993 511 1 23 4 4 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 446 1 21 2 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 459 3 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 459 3 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 435 7 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 404 6 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 346 8 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 309 11 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2001 286 14 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2002 314 24 37 7 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 314 24 37 7 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 269 17 35 7 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 271 27 42 17 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 254 44 46 17 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 246 34 52 17 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2008 238 49 44 18 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 219 49 47 21 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 216 57 44 22 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2011 221 51 52 20 2 1 12 0 359
2012 217 74 55 17 2 0 15 0 380
2013 202 62 51 29 1 0 36 0 381
2014 204 60 62 36 1 0 39 0 402
2015 186 61 57 39 1 0 46 0 390
2016 167 69 51 38 1 0 41 0 367
2017 164 90 52 49 1 0 42 0 398
2018 164 108 51 52 2 1 46 0 424
2019 144 107 54 54 3 2 44 0 408
2020 137 99 62 57 3 2 39 0 399
2021 122 97 58 61 3 4 30 0 375
2022 101 96 48 51 2 3 24 0 325
2023 110 87 51 59 2 2 33 0 344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 26.8 19.8 3.2
1989 381 18.6 20.4 3.9
1990 447 21.4 20.8 0
1991 497 22.9 21.7 6.2
1992 527 25.3 20.8 4
1993 543 27.1 20.0 5.5
1994 474 24.4 19.4 5.3
1995 472 22.9 20.6 7.6
1996 472 22.9 20.6 7.6
1997 464 22.8 20.4 10.1
1998 431 n/a 0.0 10.4
1999 365 25.3 14.4 12.6
2000 344 22.2 15.5 22.1
2001 325 21.4 15.2 23.1
2002 382 24.4 15.7 28.8
2003 382 24.4 15.7 28.8
2004 328 23.4 14.0 30.2
2005 358 21.5 16.7 32.7
2006 362 19.8 18.3 43.1
2007 350 17.1 20.5 37.1
2008 350 16.8 20.8 43.7
2009 338 19.3 17.5 45.3
2010 340 21.9 15.5 47.9
2011 359 22.6 15.8 47.6
2012 380 24.0 15.8 53.9
2013 381 23.1 16.4 58.3
2014 402 27.3 14.6 57.2
2015 390 27.0 14.4 59.7
2016 367 28.0 13.1 62.1
2017 398 30.0 13.2 65.1
2018 424 30.0 14.1 63
2019 408 28.9 14.0 60
2020 399 29.7 13.4 61.7
2021 375 29.8 12.5 61.1
2022 325 30.2 10.7 55.1
2023 344 31.4 10.9 72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willow Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 26.8 19.8 3.2
1989 381 18.6 20.4 3.9
1990 447 21.4 20.8 0
1991 497 22.9 21.7 6.2
1992 527 25.3 20.8 4
1993 543 27.1 20.0 5.5
1994 474 24.4 19.4 5.3
1995 472 22.9 20.6 7.6
1996 472 22.9 20.6 7.6
1997 464 22.8 20.4 10.1
1998 431 n/a 0.0 10.4
1999 365 25.3 14.4 12.6
2000 344 22.2 15.5 22.1
2001 325 21.4 15.2 23.1
2002 382 24.4 15.7 28.8
2003 382 24.4 15.7 28.8
2004 328 23.4 14.0 30.2
2005 358 21.5 16.7 32.7
2006 362 19.8 18.3 43.1
2007 350 17.1 20.5 37.1
2008 350 16.8 20.8 43.7
2009 338 19.3 17.5 45.3
2010 340 21.9 15.5 47.9
2011 359 22.6 15.8 47.6
2012 380 24.0 15.8 53.9
2013 381 23.1 16.4 58.3
2014 402 27.3 14.6 57.2
2015 390 27.0 14.4 59.7
2016 367 28.0 13.1 62.1
2017 398 30.0 13.2 65.1
2018 424 30.0 14.1 63
2019 408 28.9 14.0 60
2020 399 29.7 13.4 61.7
2021 375 29.8 12.5 61.1
2022 325 30.2 10.7 55.1
2023 344 31.4 10.9 72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Lane Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,768

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Lane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 617th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 647th of 845 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Willow Lane Elementary)60.738.8
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)7460.9
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Willow Lane Elementary)54.134.7
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)62.248.9
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Willow Lane Elementary)5041.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)72.359.4
 12.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Willow Lane Elementary)5039.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)66.557.1
 9.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Willow Lane Elementary)29.923.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)5845.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Willow Lane Elementary)58.845.6
 13.2%
   5th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)7466.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Willow Lane Elementary)45.622.8
 22.8%
   5th Grade Science (White Bear Lake School District)61.554.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408344
 15.7%
African American10787
 18.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian5451
 5.6%
Hispanic5459
 9.3%
Pacific Islander22
White144110
 23.6%
Two or More Races4433
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%72.7%
 12.6%


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Students at Willow Lane Elementary are 32% White, 25% African American, 17% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 10% Two or more races.

Students who attend Willow Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunrise Park Middle
High : White Bear South Campus Senior

Willow Lane Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Willow Lane Elementary.


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