Serving 566 students in grades 4-8, Lake Harriet Upper School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Harriet Upper School?
566 students attend Lake Harriet Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lake Harriet Upper School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Harriet Upper School?
Lake Harriet Upper School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Harriet Upper School offer ?
Lake Harriet Upper School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Lake Harriet Upper School part of?
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