Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aquila Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Aquila Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aquila Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Aquila Elementary School?
526 students attend Aquila Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Aquila Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aquila Elementary School?
Aquila Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aquila Elementary School offer ?
Aquila Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aquila Elementary School part of?
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