Horace May Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School
Should I attend Horace May Elementary School or Northern 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
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Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Horace May 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Northern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
320 students
328 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#623 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
78
88
Grade 1 Students
80
74
Grade 2 Students
82
84
Grade 3 Students
80
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
16%
13%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
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2%
% Black
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% White
76%
81%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
