Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Glacial Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glacial Hills Elementary School's student population of 97 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glacial Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glacial Hills Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1175 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 is Glacial Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Glacial Hills Elementary School is ranked #1175 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Glacial Hills Elementary School?
97 students attend Glacial Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Glacial Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glacial Hills Elementary School?
Glacial Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glacial Hills Elementary School offer ?
Glacial Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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