Glacial Hills Elementary School

610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Glacial Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Glacial Hills Elementary School's student population of 73 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
73 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Glacial Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glacial Hills Elementary School is 0.15, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#828 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-59%
45%
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40-49%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
92%
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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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glacial Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Glacial Hills Elementary School is ranked #828 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Glacial Hills Elementary School?
73 students attend Glacial Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Glacial Hills Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glacial Hills Elementary School?
Glacial Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glacial Hills Elementary School offer ?
Glacial Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Glacial Hills Elementary School part of?
Glacial Hills Elementary School is part of Glacial Hills Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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