Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School vs. Rush Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School or Rush Creek 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
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Rush Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech 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 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rush Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
632 students
754 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#15 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
96
134
Grade 1 Students
98
126
Grade 2 Students
104
131
Grade 3 Students
107
115
Grade 4 Students
109
117
Grade 5 Students
118
131
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
22%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
30%
7%
% White
36%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
