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Scenic Heights Elementary School vs. Excelsior Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Scenic Heights Elementary School
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Excelsior Elementary School
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Scenic Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Excelsior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 928 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scenic Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Excelsior Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
928 students
734 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scenic Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excelsior Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scenic Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excelsior Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scenic Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excelsior Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scenic Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minnetonka Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minnetonka Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
#41 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scenic Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excelsior Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 1% in MN)
79%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scenic Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Top 1% in MN)
73%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scenic Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 1% in MN)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scenic Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Scenic Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Excelsior Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
133
95
Grade 1 Students
144
122
Grade 2 Students
151
120
Grade 3 Students
152
125
Grade 4 Students
182
135
Grade 5 Students
166
137

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scenic Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
17%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scenic Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scenic Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scenic Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scenic Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scenic Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excelsior Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minnetonka Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scenic Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excelsior Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scenic Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excelsior Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scenic Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excelsior Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minnetonka Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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