Serving 271 students in grades 3-5, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School?
271 students attend Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School offer ?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School located?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.
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The nearest high school to Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School is Southwest High - Sws (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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