Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 221 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #658 out of 1793 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 60% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 9% | 2% |
Asian | 1% | 7% |
Hispanic | 10% | 9% |
Black | n/a | 11% |
White | 69% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.54 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 29% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Cook County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is Cook County Alternative (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cook County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Marais Cook County Alternative Alternative School Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271 0 9-12 n/a - Grand Marais Cook County Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 99 students10
0.0 miles
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271 0 6-8 99 - Grand Marais Cook County Senior High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 195 students10
0.1 miles
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271 0.1 9-12 195 - Grand Marais Grand Marais Community Special Education School Grades: 6-12
0.4 miles
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271 0.4 6-12 n/a - Grand Marais Great Expectations Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 105 students10
0.5 miles
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322 0.5 K-8 105
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