Fernbrook Elementary School vs. Rush Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Fernbrook Elementary School or Rush Creek 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
Fernbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rush Creek 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 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fernbrook 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 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rush Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
844 students
754 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#15 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
135
134
Grade 1 Students
135
126
Grade 2 Students
141
131
Grade 3 Students
159
115
Grade 4 Students
124
117
Grade 5 Students
150
131
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
71%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
