St. Paul School of Northern Lights

The St. Paul School of Northern Lights district in Minnesota operates two schools: St. Paul School of Northern Lights (an elementary school) and St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary (a middle school). Both schools have consistently performed below the state average on academic assessments, with the elementary school ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools and the middle school having a small enrollment of only 22 students.

The St. Paul School of Northern Lights Elementary School has been ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools for the past three years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on MCA-III math and reading assessments is generally below the state average, and it has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The student-teacher ratio at the elementary school is slightly higher than the state average.

The St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary School is much smaller, with only 22 students enrolled. Like the elementary school, the middle school's performance on MCA-III math and reading assessments is below the state average. The school has an even higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and the student-teacher ratio is significantly lower than the state average. These findings suggest that the St. Paul School of Northern Lights district faces significant challenges in providing high-quality education to its students, particularly in the areas of academic achievement and addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged populations.