Serving 408 students in grades 3-6, North Star Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
North Star Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Star Elementary School is ranked #986 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
408 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
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