Neill Elementary School

6600 Medicine Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Neill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Neill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Neill Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Neill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neill Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1279 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Neill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Neill Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Neill Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Neill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
42%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Neill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
29%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Neill Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Neill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Neill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Neill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neill Elementary School's ranking?
Neill Elementary School is ranked #1279 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Neill Elementary School often compared to?
Neill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zachary Lane Elementary School, Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Neill Elementary School?
365 students attend Neill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Neill Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neill Elementary School?
Neill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neill Elementary School offer ?
Neill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Neill Elementary School part of?
Neill Elementary School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.

School Reviews

1   3/31/2021
I hated this school very racist teachers and barely to no kids that look like me teachers are very judgmental and disrespectful towards students and don't really care about the students well being.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Teriona Edwards

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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