Becker Intermediate Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades 3-5, Becker Intermediate Elementary 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 617 students in grades 3-5, Independence Elementary 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 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
607 students
617 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#426 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
217
208
Grade 4 Students
208
197
Grade 5 Students
182
212
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
93%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%