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White Bear Lake School District


At a glance
228thof 446 Minnesota districts▲ 3
Better than 48% of Minnesota districts
2399 Cedar Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110-4331
·(651) 407-7500·All Minnesota district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 48.9% of districts
24
Schools
8,571
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedCentral Middle30th of 519 Minnesota middle schools
Biggest riser
Otter Lake Elementary up 177 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Normandy Park Education Center 6.7 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Central Area Learning Center
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
0★
11 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The White Bear Lake School District consists of 18 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade in the White Bear Lake area.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Lincoln Elementary consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in the state, with the highest proficiency rates in math and reading across all grades compared to the district and state averages. Central Middle is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 30 middle schools in Minnesota and having the highest proficiency rates in math and reading among the district's middle schools. Additionally, Matoska International is an exceptional elementary school, ranking in the top 4 stars in the state with above-average proficiency rates in both math and reading.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps within the district. While some schools excel, others have much lower proficiency rates, particularly in math and reading. The wide range in free and reduced lunch rates across the schools, from around 19% at Vadnais Heights Elementary to over 71% at Willow Lane Elementary, suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student performance. Further investigation into the drivers of these disparities could help the White Bear Lake School District identify areas for improvement and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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