Serving 677 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar Park Elementary Stem School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Park Elementary Stem School is 0.76, 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
#402 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
27%
12%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Cedar Park Elementary Stem School's ranking?
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School is ranked #402 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cedar Park Elementary Stem School often compared to?
Cedar Park Elementary Stem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Hills School - Arts/science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Cedar Park Elementary Stem School?
677 students attend Cedar Park Elementary Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cedar Park Elementary Stem School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Park Elementary Stem School?
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Park Elementary Stem School offer ?
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Park Elementary Stem School part of?
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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