Poplar Bridge Elementary School vs. Normandale Hills Elementary School
Should I attend Poplar Bridge Elementary School or Normandale Hills 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 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Poplar Bridge Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Normandale Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
441 students
393 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#836 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
77
Grade 1 Students
63
51
Grade 2 Students
77
56
Grade 3 Students
72
77
Grade 4 Students
76
53
Grade 5 Students
73
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%