Excelsior Elementary School vs. Shirley Hills Primary School
Should I attend Excelsior Elementary School or Shirley Hills Primary 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
Excelsior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Shirley Hills Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 740 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 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shirley Hills Primary 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
740 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#95 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
114
86
Grade 1 Students
114
84
Grade 2 Students
124
75
Grade 3 Students
136
84
Grade 4 Students
127
95
Grade 5 Students
125
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
71%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%