North Star Elementary

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North Star Elementary ranks 370 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Star Elementary is a public elementary school in Hugo, Minnesota, serving 473 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the White Bear Lake School District, which is ranked 231 out of 463 districts in the state.

North Star Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grades. In 2023-2024, 57.08% of North Star students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 47.51% for the district and 45.47% for the state. In reading, 51.07% of North Star students were proficient or better, compared to 50.72% for the district and 49.85% for the state. The school's 5th-grade reading performance is particularly impressive, with 63.29% of students proficient or better, exceeding both the district (63.2%) and state (57.45%) averages.

While North Star Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Birch Lake Elementary and Oneka Elementary School, it lags behind the high-performing Lincoln Elementary and Otter Lake Elementary, which are also part of the White Bear Lake School District. The nearby Lino Lakes Elementary, which is in the Forest Lake Public School District, also performs well. North Star Elementary may need to address potential achievement gaps for its male and White student populations to ensure more equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

15198 Forest Blvd N
Hugo, MN 55038-8888

(651) 242-5500

District: White Bear Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
370^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 473

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Asian:

7.8%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.2. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Star Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Elementary 370^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See North Star 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 231^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.20	370^th	881	58.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.41	172^nd	572	69.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.50	305^th	793	61.5%

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Rank History for Female students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.27	278^th	809	65.6%

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Rank History for Male students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.33	453^rd	826	45.2%

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Rank History for White students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.77	504^th	730	31.0%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	371	23	37	19	2	0	21	0	473

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

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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 North Star Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	473	23.8	19.8	29.4

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 North Star Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	473	23.8	19.8	29.4

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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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 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
North Star Elementary	Public	K-5	15198 Forest Blvd N	Hugo	55038	Washington County	White Bear Lake School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 242-5500	473	24	19.8	29.4%	371 (78.4%)	23 (4.9%)	19 (4.0%)	37 (7.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	60.2	370^th of 881 public elementary schools	58.0%					(n/a)	62.0	60.0	49.4		57.1	41.8	48.0	63.3		51.1	45.6	45.6
Oneka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4888 Heritage Pkwy N	Hugo	55038	Washington County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 288-1800	425	38	11.1	22.4%	335 (78.8%)	27 (6.4%)	15 (3.5%)	27 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	64.2	320^th of 881 public elementary schools	63.7%		68.5	270^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.0%	50	64.3	62.0	36.1		54.3	51.4	60.8	61.1		57.9	46.5	46.5	$11,004
Centerville Elementary	Public	K-5	1721 Westview Street	Centerville	55038	Washington County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-5800	575	32	18.0	12.7%	461 (80.2%)	14 (2.4%)	24 (4.2%)	50 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.5%)	89.6	45^th of 881 public elementary schools	94.9%		85.5	88^th of 845 public elementary schools	89.6%	43	84.2	82.8	74.7		80.6	54.9	70.7	85.1		70.5	64.4	64.4	$11,272
Otter Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 County Rd H2	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2831	484	33	14.6	23.8%	370 (76.4%)	17 (3.5%)	27 (5.6%)	35 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.0%)	65.6	308^th of 881 public elementary schools	65.0%		84	103^rd of 845 public elementary schools	87.8%	205	58.2	71.8	60.0		63.1	38.8	55.6	60.0		51.1	52.0	52.0	$13,984
Lino Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	725 Main Street	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 982-8850	444	28	15.7	34.9%	293 (66.0%)	45 (10.1%)	28 (6.3%)	48 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.5%)	65.4	310^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.8%		67.1	279^th of 845 public elementary schools	67.0%	31	57.6	55.1	38.2	58.5	52.1	49.2	55.1	58.8	73.9	59.4	47.1	47.1	$10,330
White Bear Lake Elementary Distance	Public, Virtual	K-5	4855 Bloom Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 407-7579	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	1961 6th St	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2820	460	30	15.3	21.7%	369 (80.2%)	7 (1.5%)	26 (5.7%)	26 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.7%)	87.7	66^th of 881 public elementary schools	92.5%		84.5	99^th of 845 public elementary schools	88.3%	33	74.1	70.4	64.7		69.7	67.9	77.6	80.0		75.4	63.5	63.5	$12,320
Rice Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	575 Birch St	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-5700	666	37	17.7	13.4%	564 (84.7%)	15 (2.3%)	27 (4.1%)	20 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)	92.4	24^th of 881 public elementary schools	97.3%		91.1	28^th of 845 public elementary schools	96.7%	4	76.4	83.9	84.4		81.8	68.2	68.2	83.6		73.4	75.4	75.4	$10,505
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	575 Birch Street	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-6040	128	13	9.8	34.4%	97 (75.8%)	12 (9.4%)	8 (6.3%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)													$32,396
Blue Heron Elementary	Public	K-5	405 Elm St	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-6200	761	43	17.5	28.9%	550 (72.3%)	56 (7.4%)	32 (4.2%)	61 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.0%)	75.5	193^rd of 881 public elementary schools	78.1%		74.5	210^th of 845 public elementary schools	75.1%	17	75.6	67.5	67.5		70.3	56.5	49.2	78.9		61.4	43.9	43.9	$10,644

Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Elementary

What is the racial makeup of North Star Elementary?

Students at North Star Elementary are 78% White, 8% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend North Star Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended North Star Elementary.

Is North Star Elementary a good school?

North Star Elementary ranks 370^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is North Star Elementary in?

White Bear Lake School District

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