Pearson Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2012)

917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 641 students in grades 6, Pearson Sixth Grade Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(17-18)
66%
58%
(17-18)
74%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Pearson Sixth Grade Center?
641 students attend Pearson Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pearson Sixth Grade Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearson Sixth Grade Center?
Pearson Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pearson Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Pearson Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Pearson Sixth Grade Center part of?
Pearson Sixth Grade Center is part of Shakopee Public School District.

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