Big Woods Elementary School vs. Hanover Elementary School
Should you attend Big Woods Elementary School or Hanover Elementary 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
Top Rankings
Big Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hanover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 656 students in grades 1-4, Big Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hanover Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
1-4
K-5
Total Students
656 students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#61 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
70-74%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
61
Grade 1 Students
153
60
Grade 2 Students
158
63
Grade 3 Students
165
81
Grade 4 Students
180
48
Grade 5 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
77%
87%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%