Blue Heron Elementary School
Tel:
(763)792-6200
- Blue Heron Elementary School serves 862 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 82% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Blue Heron Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Blue Heron Elementary School's student population of 862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 862 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blue Heron Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blue Heron Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #80 out of 1,784 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 83% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Centennial Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Blue Heron Elementary School is Mn Correctional Facility-lino Lakes (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Centennial Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Centennial Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Circle Pines Centennial Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1527 students
0.2 miles
399 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763)792-5400 0.2 6-8 1527 - Circle Pines Mn Correctional Facility-lino Lakes Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
0.7 miles
7525 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651)717-6102 0.7 9-12 12 - Circle Pines Early Childhood Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 87 students
0.8 miles
620 Town Center Pkwy
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763)792-6000 0.8 PK 87 - Circle Pines Pines School - Acs Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 32 students
0.8 miles
7555 4th Avenue
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763)792-4011 0.8 8-12 32 - Circle Pines Centennial High School Grades: 9-12 | 2012 students
1.7 miles
4757 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763)792-5000 1.7 9-12 2012
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