Garden City Elementary School

3501 65th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garden City 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Garden City Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Garden City 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 Garden City Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1632 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
45%
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15-19%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
31%
7%
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Hispanic
24%
10%
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Black
31%
12%
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White
6%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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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 Garden City Elementary School's ranking?
Garden City Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Garden City Elementary School often compared to?
Garden City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
319 students attend Garden City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Garden City Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden City Elementary School offer ?
Garden City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garden City Elementary School part of?
Garden City Elementary School is part of Osseo Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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