Paynesville Elementary School vs. Sauk Centre Elementary School
Should I attend Paynesville Elementary School or Sauk Centre 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
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paynesville Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sauk Centre Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower 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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
404 students
377 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1144 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
31
Kindergarten Students
66
76
Grade 1 Students
70
72
Grade 2 Students
61
74
Grade 3 Students
72
60
Grade 4 Students
57
64
Grade 5 Students
60
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
93%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
