Big Woods Elementary School vs. St. Michael Elementary School
Should I attend Big Woods Elementary School or St. Michael Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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
St. Michael 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 649 students in grades 1-4, Big Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 541 students in grades 1-4, St. Michael Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
1-4
Total Students
649 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#43 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
148
140
Grade 2 Students
174
113
Grade 3 Students
163
156
Grade 4 Students
164
132
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
86%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
