Mesabi East Elementary School
Tel:
(218)229-3321
- Mesabi East Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Mesabi East Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mesabi East Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mesabi East Elementary School is 0.15, which is less 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 | #669 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 59% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 92% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesabi East School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mesabi East Elementary School is East Range Academy Of Tech-science (13.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School (10.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roosevelt Elementary School (13.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eveleth Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 152 students
10.9 miles
801 Jones Street
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218)744-7773 10.9 7-8 152 - Eveleth East Range Academy Of Tech-science Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 152 students
13.4 miles
2000 Siegel Blvd
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218)744-7965 13.4 9-12 152 - Virginia Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 533 students
13.8 miles
411 5th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218)742-3943 13.8 3-6 533 - Virginia Virginia Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 698 students
13.8 miles
411 5th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218)742-3916 13.8 7-12 698 - Eveleth Eveleth-gilbert Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 298 students
14.2 miles
801 Jones St
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218)744-7707 14.2 9-12 298
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