Top Rankings
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,915 students in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
8,915 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
467 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 516 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
# American Indian Students
72 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
485 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
528 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
525 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
6,724 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
580 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
599
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
586
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
602
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
638
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
647
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
627
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
655
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
705
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
712
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
816
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
734
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
728
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
735
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,625 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,755
$17,887
Spending / Student
$15,625
$18,614
Best Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeffers Pond Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14800 Jeffers Pass Nw
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0600
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0600
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5370 Westwood Dr
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Connelly Pkwy
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0200
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0200
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
La Ola Del Lago At Grainwood
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15200 Hampshire Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8000
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8000
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Prior Lake High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7575 150th St W
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8600
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,922 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 157th Street
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0000
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0000
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #88.
Prior Lake-savage Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15855 Fish Point Rd
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0700
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 2,072 students
Rank: #99.
Five Hawks Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16620 Five Hawks Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1010.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0840
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0840
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Ecse
Special Education School
5304 Westwood Drive Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,915 students.
What is the rank of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District is ranked #52 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District?
75% of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District?
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,625 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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