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Aspen Academy vs. Prior Lake-savage Middle School

Should you attend Aspen Academy or Prior Lake-savage Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Aspen Academy
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Prior Lake-savage Middle School
15855 Fish Point Rd
Prior Lake, MN 55372
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Aspen Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aspen Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,996 students in grades 6-8, Prior Lake-savage Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
622 students
1,996 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aspen Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aspen Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prior Lake-savage Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
107 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aspen Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prior Lake-savage Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aspen Academy School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake-savage Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#309 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
#399 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aspen Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prior Lake-savage Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in MN)
55%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspen Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aspen Academy School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspen Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aspen Academy School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspen Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aspen Academy School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aspen Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Prior Lake-savage Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
78
-
Grade 1 Students
88
-
Grade 2 Students
84
-
Grade 3 Students
92
-
Grade 4 Students
86
-
Grade 5 Students
74
-
Grade 6 Students
47
672
Grade 7 Students
38
657
Grade 8 Students
35
667

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aspen Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aspen Academy School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aspen Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aspen Academy School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aspen Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aspen Academy School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aspen Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aspen Academy School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
51%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aspen Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aspen Academy School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aspen Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aspen Academy School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aspen Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aspen Academy School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prior Lake-savage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aspen Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aspen Academy School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aspen Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aspen Academy School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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