Harrison Elementary School vs. Baxter Elementary School
Should you attend Harrison Elementary School or Baxter Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Baxter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Baxter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
230 students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#289 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
70
Grade 1 Students
41
103
Grade 2 Students
46
113
Grade 3 Students
46
113
Grade 4 Students
47
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
91%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%