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Excelsior Elementary School vs. Minnewashta Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Excelsior Elementary School
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Minnewashta Elementary School
26350 Smithtown Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Excelsior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Minnewashta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Excelsior 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 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 916 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Minnewashta Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
734 students
916 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excelsior Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Minnewashta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excelsior Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Minnewashta Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excelsior Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Minnewashta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minnetonka Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Minnewashta Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minnetonka Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#39 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
#107 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excelsior Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Minnewashta Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in MN)
75%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnewashta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnewashta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnewashta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Excelsior Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Minnewashta Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
95
162
Grade 1 Students
122
175
Grade 2 Students
120
134
Grade 3 Students
125
143
Grade 4 Students
135
137
Grade 5 Students
137
165

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Minnewashta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Minnewashta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Minnewashta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Minnewashta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Minnewashta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excelsior Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Minnewashta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excelsior Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Minnewashta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excelsior Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Minnewashta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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