Hoover Elementary School
Tel:
(507)388-5202
- Hoover Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 78% (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 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Hoover Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
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Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 535 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hoover Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.41, 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 | #125 out of 1,784 schools (Top 10%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 59% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 61% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 2% |
Asian | 1% | 7% |
Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
Black | 15% | 11% |
White | 75% | 67% |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.34 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 30% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Mankato Public School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hoover Elementary School is Special Education (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Special Education (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Special Education (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mankato Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 277 students
0.9 miles
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507)387-1818 0.9 PK-12 277 - Mankato Dakota Meadows Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 910 students
1.1 miles
1900 Howard Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507)387-5077 1.1 6-8 910 - Mankato Bridges Community Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 187 students
1.3 miles
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507)387-2800 1.3 K-5 187 - Mankato Mankato West Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1175 students
1.4 miles
1351 S Riverfront Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507)387-3461 1.4 9-12 1175 - Mankato Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 397 students
1.4 miles
300 W 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)345-4285 1.4 K-5 397
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