Homecroft Elementary School
Homecroft Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Homecroft Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Homecroft Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Homecroft Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 368 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Homecroft Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Homecroft Elementary School is 0.10, which is less 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 | #312 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 95% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duluth Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Homecroft Elementary School is Bethany Crises Shelter (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Bethany Crises Shelter Alternative School Grades: K-12 | 1 student
1.3 miles
110 W Redwing St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-7492 1.3 K-12 1 - Duluth Rockridge Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 93 students10
1.3 miles
4849 Ivanhoe St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955 1.3 6-12 93 - Duluth North Star Academy Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 1,093 student10
2.2 miles
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556 2.2 K-8 1,093 - Duluth Arrowhead Juvenile Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-12 | 22 students10
3.0 miles
1918 Arlington Ave N
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766 3 4-12 22 - Duluth Chester Creek Academy Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 59 students10
3.0 miles
714 1/2 W College St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 216-8325 3 K-12 59
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