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Northeast Metro 916 School District

2540 E County Rd F
White Bear Lake, MN 55110-1894
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Northeast Metro 916 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 841 students in Northeast Metro 916 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Northeast Metro 916 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
841 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northeast Metro 916 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 43% has increased from 25% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#481 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
46%
18%
51%
10-14%
41%
43%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
29%
12%
% White
38%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $83,918 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $84,279 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$83,918
$17,854
Spending / Student
$84,279
$18,580

Best Northeast Metro 916 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
South Campus Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3551 N Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5331
Gr: 5-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
916 Mahtomedi Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2735 County Rd D East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5364
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
East View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5678
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Bellaire Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Gr: 5-9 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Metro Heights Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7122 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5698
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Quora Secondary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Karner Blue Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Gr: K-9 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Pankalo Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8568 Eagle Point Blvd
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 415-6302
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
A/o Program
Special Education School
1111 South Holcombe St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 964-1274
Gr: PK-1 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Aris
Alternative School
2040 Woodwinds Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 415-5364
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Aris Currell
Alternative School
7616 Currell Blvd Ste 100
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5543
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Assessment Center
2540 East County Road F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
3300 Century Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5610
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Heights Independent
Alternative School
7122 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5690
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Project Return
2540 East County Road F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Wels North
Special Education School
3500 Willow Lake Boulevard, Su
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5402
Gr: 10-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northeast Metro 916 School District?
Northeast Metro 916 School District manages 17 public schools serving 841 students.
What is the rank of Northeast Metro 916 School District?
Northeast Metro 916 School District is ranked #493 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northeast Metro 916 School District?
38% of Northeast Metro 916 School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northeast Metro 916 School District?
Northeast Metro 916 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Northeast Metro 916 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $84,279 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 841 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 43% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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