Ridgeview Elementary School vs. Normandale Hills Elementary School
Should I attend Ridgeview 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
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower 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
400 students
393 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#836 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
77
Grade 1 Students
56
51
Grade 2 Students
75
56
Grade 3 Students
69
77
Grade 4 Students
73
53
Grade 5 Students
69
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
69%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%