Greenwood Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School serves 793 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Greenwood Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Greenwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 793 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 793 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #12 out of 1793 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 26% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 62% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayzata Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Greenwood Elementary School is The Alternative Program (tap) (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Allina Php Ct (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kimberly Lane Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Plymouth Kimberly Lane Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 759 students10
0.9 miles
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Plymouth, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600 0.9 K-5 759 - Plymouth Plymouth Creek Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 687 students10
1.4 miles
16005 41st Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800 1.4 K-5 687 - Plymouth The Alternative Program (tap) Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 114 students10
1.5 miles
4955 Peony Ln
Plymouth, MN 55446
(763) 745-6638 1.5 9-12 114 - Plymouth I.S. The Alternative Program (tap) Alternative School Grades: 10-12 | 2 students
1.5 miles
4955 Peony Ln
Plymouth, MN 55446
(763) 745-6638 1.5 10-12 2 - Plymouth Wayzata High School Math: 79% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 3,342 students10
1.5 miles
4955 Peony Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610 1.5 9-12 3,342
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