Delano Elementary School vs. Forest Hills Elementary School
Should I attend Delano Elementary School or Forest Hills 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
Delano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Forest Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Delano 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-5
Total Students
670 students
513 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#614 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
157
106
Grade 1 Students
156
84
Grade 2 Students
165
79
Grade 3 Students
162
94
Grade 4 Students
-
73
Grade 5 Students
-
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
21%
% White
93%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%