Scenic Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(952)401-5400
- Scenic Heights Elementary School serves 864 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Scenic Heights Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Scenic Heights Elementary School's student population of 864 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 864 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Scenic Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scenic Heights Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #13 out of 1,784 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 16% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 72% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scenic Heights Elementary School is 276 Minnetonka Compass (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is 276 Minnetonka Compass (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clear Springs Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minnetonka Clear Springs Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 842 students
0.9 miles
5701 Hwy 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952)401-6950 0.9 K-5 842 - Minnetonka 276 Minnetonka Compass Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
1.1 miles
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952)401-5919 1.1 7-12 n/a - Minnetonka 276 Minnetonka Compass Ext Yr Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.1 miles
18301 Hwy 7 West
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952)401-5889 1.1 9-12 n/a - Minnetonka Minnetonka Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 3124 students
1.1 miles
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952)401-5700 1.1 9-12 3124 - Minnetonka Gatewood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 443 students
1.2 miles
14900 Gatewood Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952)988-5250 1.2 PK-6 443
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