Prior Lake-savage Middle School vs. Aspen Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Prior Lake-savage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Aspen Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,987 students in grades 6-8, Prior Lake-savage Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 647 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aspen Academy 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 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
1,987 students
647 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#342 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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87
Grade 1 Students
-
84
Grade 2 Students
-
103
Grade 3 Students
-
86
Grade 4 Students
-
84
Grade 5 Students
-
82
Grade 6 Students
645
50
Grade 7 Students
646
48
Grade 8 Students
696
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
18%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
75%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
