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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Rush Creek Elementary School's student population of 754 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rush Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rush Creek Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
7%
12%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rush Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Rush Creek Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rush Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Rush Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Rush Creek Elementary School?
754 students attend Rush Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rush Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rush Creek Elementary School?
Rush Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rush Creek Elementary School offer ?
Rush Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rush Creek Elementary School part of?
Rush Creek Elementary School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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