Centennial Elementary School vs. Rice Lake Elementary School
Should I attend Centennial Elementary School or Rice Lake 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
Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rice Lake 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 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial Elementary School 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 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rice Lake 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 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
526 students
662 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#31 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
93
107
Grade 1 Students
79
98
Grade 2 Students
90
118
Grade 3 Students
91
114
Grade 4 Students
87
113
Grade 5 Students
86
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
20%
2%
% White
61%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%