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North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale

Minnesota · Public School District
23
Schools
9,554
Students
$28,292
Per-Pupil Spend
+97% nat'l
63.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
83.8%
Graduation Rate
-2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale is a public school district in Minnesota serving 9,554 students across 23 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,292 is above average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
622 Online Elementary SchoolKG–0557
CARVER ELEMENTARYPK–05878
CASTLE ELEMENTARYPK–05557
COWERN ELEMENTARYPK–05403
EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARYPK–05771
RICHARDSON ELEMENTARYPK–05575
WEAVER ELEMENTARYPK–05480
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
622 Online Middle School06–0849
JOHN GLENN MIDDLE06–08985
SKYVIEW COMMUNITY MIDDLE06–081,004
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
622 ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL06–120
622 Online High School09–1298
NORTH SENIOR HIGH09–121,594
PHOENIX ACADEMY07–120
TARTAN SENIOR HIGH09–121,683
The Next Step11–1291
Therapeutic Education Collective (T06–127
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,292+97% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
29%
State
58.0%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal
12.7%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
9,554
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.8%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,292 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale has 23 public schools, serving a total of 9,554 students.
What is the graduation rate for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
The graduation rate is 83.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale spend per student?
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale spends $28,292 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
63% of students in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
No, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale serve?
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
The median opportunity score across schools in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.