Serving 566 students in grades 4-8, Lake Harriet Upper School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Harriet Upper School?
566 students attend Lake Harriet Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lake Harriet Upper School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Harriet Upper School?
Lake Harriet Upper School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Harriet Upper School offer ?
Lake Harriet Upper School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Harriet Upper School part of?
Lake Harriet Upper School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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