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Bayview Elementary School

24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
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Tel: (952) 442-0630
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Bayview Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bayview Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in MN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Bayview Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Bayview Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bayview Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Bayview Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bayview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bayview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bayview Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bayview Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
90%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Bayview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bayview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bayview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Waconia Public School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayview Elementary School's ranking?

Bayview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).

How many students attend Bayview Elementary School?

537 students attend Bayview Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Bayview Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayview Elementary School?

Bayview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does Bayview Elementary School offer ?

Bayview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Bayview Elementary School part of?

Bayview Elementary School is part of Waconia Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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