Serving 819 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eagle Ridge Lower 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 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Ridge Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Eagle Ridge Lower School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eagle Ridge Lower School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Ridge Lower School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
52%
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
19%
12%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Ridge Lower School's ranking?
Eagle Ridge Lower School is ranked #18 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Eagle Ridge Lower School often compared to?
Eagle Ridge Lower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Lower School?
819 students attend Eagle Ridge Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Eagle Ridge Lower School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Ridge Lower School?
Eagle Ridge Lower School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Ridge Lower School offer ?
Eagle Ridge Lower School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eagle Ridge Lower School part of?
Eagle Ridge Lower School is part of Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School District.
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