Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise Park Middle School 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 42% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Park Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Park Middle School is ranked #952 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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
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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