Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: NUEVAS FRONTERAS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire district of Saint Paul Park, MN, encompassing approximately 79 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 5.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion's student population of 561 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion's ranking?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is ranked #366 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion often compared to?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersionis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Ridge Elementary School, Gordon Bailey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion?
561 students attend Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion offer ?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion part of?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is part of South Washington County Schools.
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