Gideon Pond Elementary School
Tel:
(952)707-3000
- Gideon Pond Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (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 55-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Gideon Pond Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gideon Pond Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gideon Pond Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gideon Pond Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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 | #760 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
| Black | 45% | 11% |
| White | 39% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burnsville Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gideon Pond Elementary School is Deaf/hard Of Hearing (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Deaf/hard Of Hearing (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Deaf/hard Of Hearing (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burnsville Deaf/hard Of Hearing Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 47 students
0.0 miles
613 E 130 St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952)707-3090 0.0 PK-12 47 - Burnsville Joseph Nicollet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 385 students
0.5 miles
400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952)707-2600 0.5 6-8 385 - Burnsville Sky Oaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 515 students
0.6 miles
100 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952)707-3700 0.6 PK-5 515 - Burnsville Early Education Program & Services Special Education School
Grades: PK | 226 students
0.7 miles
202 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952)707-6263 0.7 PK 226 - Burnsville Options Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 28 students
0.7 miles
151 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952)564-3000 0.7 4-12 28
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