Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
University Avenue Elementary - Aero's student population of 612 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Avenue Elementary - Aero is 0.70, 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
#914 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
27%
12%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 University Avenue Elementary - Aero's ranking?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero is ranked #914 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are University Avenue Elementary - Aero often compared to?
University Avenue Elementary - Aerois often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Johnsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
612 students attend University Avenue Elementary - Aero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of University Avenue Elementary - Aero students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Avenue Elementary - Aero offer ?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is University Avenue Elementary - Aero part of?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero is part of Anoka-Hennepin Public School District.
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