Gage Elementary School

1300 40th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gage 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 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 27%
  • : 30% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Gage Elementary serves the northwest part of the Rochester, MN school district, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gage Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
48 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gage Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(21-22)
27%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
41%
Asian
6%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
23%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
36%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
23%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
12%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
77%
0.75

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
32.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Gage Elementary School often compared to?
Gage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gage Elementary School?
412 students attend Gage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Gage Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Gage Elementary School offer ?
Gage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gage Elementary School part of?
Gage Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 27%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Gage Elementary serves the northwest part of the Rochester, MN school district, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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