C
Below Average
52/100

St. Paul School of Northern Lights

📚 K – 06 🏫 School Charter School
📍 426 OSCEOLA AVE S, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
185
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%29/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −37 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 426 OSCEOLA AVE S
City Saint Paul
ZIP Code 55102
District 2700458
NCES School ID 270045805256
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55102

Understanding the community around St. Paul School of Northern Lights helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,216
Per Capita Income $53,032
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.8%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $267,900
Median Rent $1,233
Owner-Occupied 46.1%
Renter-Occupied 53.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for St. Paul School of Northern Lights.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.6%
Two or More Races 16.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.6%
Black 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 185
Teachers (FTE) 10.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights has 185 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does St. Paul School of Northern Lights serve?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does St. Paul School of Northern Lights receive per student?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights receives $16,408 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around St. Paul School of Northern Lights in 55102 ▼
Avg Home Value
$288,977
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,641
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
53.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026