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Spring Lake Park School District

1415 81st Ave Ne
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432-2111
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Spring Lake Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,140 students in Spring Lake Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Spring Lake Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
6,140 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
364 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Spring Lake Park 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 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#294 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
46%
45%
51%
36%
41%
83%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
12%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
47%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,296 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,296
$17,854
Spending / Student
$13,565
$18,580

Best Spring Lake Park School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elementary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 1-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Secondary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Slp Schools Online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: K-6 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Northpoint Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2350 124th Ct
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 600-5700
Gr: K-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
880 Osborne Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5800
Gr: K-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,682 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Slp Schools Online Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Centerview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10365 Davenport Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 600-5500
Gr: K-4 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Spring Lake Park Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,965 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Park Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Terrace Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
1415 81st Ave Ne, Door 12
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5900
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education
Special Education School
1415 81st Ave Ne, Door #12
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5900
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Spring Lake Park School District?
Spring Lake Park School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,140 students.
What is the rank of Spring Lake Park School District?
Spring Lake Park School District is ranked #312 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 Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Lake Park School District?
47% of Spring Lake Park School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spring Lake Park School District?
Spring Lake Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Spring Lake Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,140 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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