Independence Elementary School vs. Becker Intermediate Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades 3-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 607 students in grades 3-5, Becker Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
617 students
607 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#458 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
208
217
Grade 4 Students
197
208
Grade 5 Students
212
182
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
5%
n/a
% White
79%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%