Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

Summary:

Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is a middle school located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the White Bear Lake School District, which is ranked 231 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunrise Park Area Learning Center faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low test scores, poor statewide rankings, and a high-poverty, diverse student population. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Minnesota, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 0% proficiency in Math and only 5.33% proficiency in Reading for all grades, significantly lower than the district and state averages. This is in stark contrast to other middle schools in the area, such as Central Middle and Sunrise Park Middle, which have higher proficiency rates, better statewide rankings, and lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school's diverse student population and high poverty rates, with 63.1% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the low academic performance, as these factors are often associated with additional challenges in providing effective educational support and resources. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and collaboration with the district and community to support the school's students and improve their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2399 Cedar Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110-4499

(651) 653-2700

District: White Bear Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
545^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,525

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.5%

Hispanic:

17.9%

African American:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunrise Park Area Learning Center ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), Hispanic (17.9%), African American (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center is $2,525. 2 middle schools in the White Bear Lake School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunrise Park Area Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Park Area Learning Center 545^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Sunrise Park Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

White Bear Lake School District:

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

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Rank History for Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2012	4.93	441^st	469	6.0%
2013	5.13	461^st	488	5.5%
2014	3.31	467^th	490	4.7%
2015	1.63	508^th	516	1.6%
2016	5.08	474^th	508	6.7%
2017	1.63	515^th	523	1.5%
2018	2.58	503^rd	518	2.9%
2019	2.24	527^th	533	1.1%
2022	3.34	515^th	520	1.0%
2023	3.08	529^th	529	0.0%
2024	2.88	545^th	545	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.76	396^th	401	1.2%
2019	6.20	410^th	415	1.2%
2022	6.72	402^nd	404	0.5%
2023	6.18	453^rd	459	1.3%
2024	4.20	473^rd	473	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.96	425^th	436	2.5%
2019	0.99	439^th	439	0.0%
2022	3.00	467^th	467	0.0%
2023	3.44	452^nd	455	0.7%
2024	2.99	473^rd	474	0.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.01	437^th	438	0.2%
2022	3.33	475^th	476	0.2%
2023	3.13	461^st	464	0.6%
2024	2.16	478^th	479	0.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	0.71	422^nd	428	1.4%
2022	0.83	438^th	438	0.0%
2023	0.57	436^th	436	0.0%
2024	0.44	440^th	440	0.0%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2004	30	2	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	39
2005	31	6	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	41
2006	26	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	31
2007	19	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	26
2008	16	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	19
2009	43	9	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	59
2010	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2011	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2012	55	9	3	9	1	0	3	80
2013	20	9	2	3	0	1	1	36
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2017	40	20	6	5	0	0	9	80
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	34	14	12	15	1	0	8	84

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2004	39	1.0	39.0	51.3
2005	41	2.0	20.5	41.5
2006	31	1.4	22.1	0
2007	26	1.0	26.0	0
2008	19	1.0	19.0	63.2
2009	59	1.6	36.9	54.2
2010	0	1.7	0.0	n/a
2011	1	1.3	0.7	0
2012	80	1.6	48.4	56.3
2013	36	1.3	26.8	69.4
2015	0	1.0	0.0	n/a
2016	0	2.0	0.0	n/a
2017	80	1.6	50.0	68.8
2018	0	1.4	0.0	n/a
2019	0	1.2	0.0	n/a
2020	0	1.2	0.0	n/a
2021	0	0.6	0.0	n/a
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	84	0.0	n/a	63.1

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 Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2004	39	1.0	39.0	51.3
2005	41	2.0	20.5	41.5
2006	31	1.4	22.1	0
2007	26	1.0	26.0	0
2008	19	1.0	19.0	63.2
2009	59	1.6	36.9	54.2
2010	0	1.7	0.0	n/a
2011	1	1.3	0.7	0
2012	80	1.6	48.4	56.3
2013	36	1.3	26.8	69.4
2015	0	1.0	0.0	n/a
2016	0	2.0	0.0	n/a
2017	80	1.6	50.0	68.8
2018	0	1.4	0.0	n/a
2019	0	1.2	0.0	n/a
2020	0	1.2	0.0	n/a
2021	0	0.6	0.0	n/a
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	84	0.0	n/a	63.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$2,525

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 527^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 529^th of 529 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Sunrise Park Area Learning Center)	0	0
6th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)	56.8	41	15.8%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Sunrise Park Area Learning Center)	12.5	9.1	3.4%
6th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)	68.1	58	10.1%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Sunrise Park Area Learning Center)	0	0
7th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)	57.1	46	11.1%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Sunrise Park Area Learning Center)	20	0	20%
7th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)	60	46.3	13.6%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Sunrise Park Area Learning Center)	21.4	2.6	18.8%
8th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)	65	50.3	14.7%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Sunrise Park Area Learning Center)	7.1	5.3	1.9%
8th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)	60.4	48	12.5%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Sunrise Park Area Learning Center)	0	0
8th Grade Science (White Bear Lake School District)	47.6	33	14.6%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	84
African American	0	14
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	12
Hispanic	0	15
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	34
Two or More Races	0	8

Schools Near Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Sunrise Park Area Learning Center	Public	6-8	2399 Cedar Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2700	84	0		63.1%	34 (40.5%)	14 (16.7%)	15 (17.9%)	12 (14.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.5%)	2.9	545^th of 545 public middle schools	0.0%		3.1	529^th of 529 public middle schools	0.0%	16		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		7.7	8.3	0.0	5.3		0.0	0.0	$2,525
Sunrise Park Middle	Public	6-8	2399 Cedar Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2700	743	51	14.6	39.0%	461 (62.0%)	74 (10.0%)	62 (8.3%)	83 (11.2%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.1%)	58.4	208^th of 545 public middle schools	61.8%		71.4	118^th of 529 public middle schools	77.7%	90		35.7	29.0	48.7	37.8		50.6	39.8	47.4	46.2		34.8	34.8	$12,849
Bellaire Education Center	Public	5-9	2540 County Rd F	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5530	21	6	3.5	42.9%	8 (38.1%)	8 (38.1%)	1 (4.8%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)					28.6					0.0
Level Up Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2600 East County Road E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 408-5559	58	4	13.4	53.4%	39 (67.2%)	11 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.6%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	32.7	382^nd of 545 public middle schools	29.9%		36.9	347^th of 529 public middle schools	34.4%	35		21.7	16.7	18.2	19.1		47.8	38.9	40.9	42.9		13.6	13.6	$4,752
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	2600 E County Rd E	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Level Up Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 408-5559	11	3	4.1	54.5%	8 (72.7%)	3 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Gentry Academy Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	1420 County Road E East	Vadnais Heights	55110	Ramsey County	Gentry Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 604-8300	188	12	15.6	4.3%	172 (91.5%)	6 (3.2%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	69.6	142^nd of 545 public middle schools	73.9%		60.4	190^th of 529 public middle schools	64.1%	48	56.3	46.8	68.0	62.2	58.4	56.3	59.6	48.0	38.6	50.8	42.6	20.9	32.2
White Bear Lake Middle OLL	Public, Virtual	6-8	4855 Bloom Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 407-7579	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central Middle	Public	6-8	4857 Bloom Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2888	1,020	61	16.5	24.3%	795 (77.9%)	38 (3.7%)	71 (7.0%)	51 (5.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.1%)	70.3	140^th of 545 public middle schools	74.3%		77.9	87^th of 529 public middle schools	83.6%	53		51.3	51.4	46.5	49.6		67.5	52.4	40.9	53.1		25.8	25.8	$11,158
Central Area Learning Center	Public	6-8	4857 Bloom Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2888	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$2,525
Mahtomedi Middle	Public	6-8	8100 75th St N	Mahtomedi	55115	Washington County	Mahtomedi Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 407-2201	765	36	21.4	14.2%	591 (77.3%)	46 (6.0%)	47 (6.1%)	26 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.2%)	95.6	16^th of 545 public middle schools	97.1%		94.5	15^th of 529 public middle schools	97.2%	1		70.1	69.4	72.0	70.6		73.9	69.1	64.7	69.1		59.9	59.9	$11,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Park Area Learning Center

How many students attend Sunrise Park Area Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Sunrise Park Area Learning Center.

What district is Sunrise Park Area Learning Center in?

White Bear Lake School District

What is the racial makeup of Sunrise Park Area Learning Center?

Students at Sunrise Park Area Learning Center are 40% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Sunrise Park Area Learning Center a good school?

Sunrise Park Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Minnesota middle schools.

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