Lauderdale’s public schools outscore 54% of Minnesota districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Lauderdale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 37% of students in Lauderdale’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Minnesota average (45%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lauderdale’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1465 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lauderdale’s, its schools beat 47%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 50% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 51% and 45% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,302 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lauderdale’s grade
B−: better than 54% of Minnesota school districts. Graduation is above the Minnesota average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lauderdale, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Lauderdale · depends on your address
Parkview Center School
Grades PK–8 · 718 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Roseville
Harambee Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 264 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Maplewood
7th grade in Lauderdale · depends on your address
Roseville Area Middle
Grades 6–8 · 853 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Little Canada
Parkview Center School
Grades PK–8 · 718 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Roseville
8th grade in Lauderdale · depends on your address
Roseville Area Middle
Grades 6–8 · 853 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Little Canada
Parkview Center School
Grades PK–8 · 718 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Roseville
9th grade in Lauderdale
Roseville Area Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 2,276 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Roseville
10th grade in Lauderdale
Roseville Area Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 2,276 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Roseville
Lauderdale’s public schools are run by Roseville Public School District, which also serves Falcon Heights, Little Canada and Roseville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Lauderdale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Lauderdale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | B− | Roseville Public |
| Roseville | B− | Roseville Public |
| Falcon Heights | B− | Roseville Public |
All 2 neighbors share Roseville Public with Lauderdale, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Lauderdale
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lauderdale’s schools
Are Lauderdale’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Minnesota: the public schools Lauderdale children attend outscore 54% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lauderdale in?
Roseville Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,256 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lauderdale kids go to high school?
Roseville Area Senior High in Roseville, with 2,276 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Lauderdale’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Roseville Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Lauderdale spend per student?
$18,302 in Roseville Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lauderdale families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.