Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bagley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bagley Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bagley Elementary School 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 Bagley Elementary School is 0.47, which is less 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
#1462 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Bagley Elementary School's ranking?
Bagley Elementary School is ranked #1462 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Bagley Elementary School?
507 students attend Bagley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bagley Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bagley Elementary School?
Bagley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bagley Elementary School offer ?
Bagley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bagley Elementary School part of?
Bagley Elementary School is part of Bagley Public School District.
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