Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plymouth Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Plymouth Creek Elementary serves the northeast part of Minneapolis, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plymouth Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plymouth Creek Elementary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plymouth Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth Creek Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#13 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-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 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plymouth Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Plymouth Creek Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Plymouth Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Plymouth Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberly Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Plymouth Creek Elementary School?
678 students attend Plymouth Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Plymouth Creek Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plymouth Creek Elementary School?
Plymouth Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plymouth Creek Elementary School offer ?
Plymouth Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plymouth Creek Elementary School part of?
Plymouth Creek Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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