Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shirley Hills Primary School ranks in the top 5% 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 is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Shirley Hills Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirley Hills Primary School is 0.30, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Shirley Hills Primary School?
445 students attend Shirley Hills Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Shirley Hills Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirley Hills Primary School?
Shirley Hills Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shirley Hills Primary School offer ?
Shirley Hills Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Shirley Hills Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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