Red Rock Central Secondary vs. Walnut Grove Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades 5-12, Red Rock Central Secondary ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-12
PK-6
Total Students
218 students
297 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
19 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#940 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Walnut Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Walnut Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/43000/43041/walnut-grove-elementary-school-chart-OD9Lgb.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-59%
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
n/a
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
-
45
Grade 1 Students
-
41
Grade 2 Students
-
38
Grade 3 Students
-
35
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
21
36
Grade 6 Students
26
25
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
26
-
Grade 9 Students
34
-
Grade 10 Students
13
-
Grade 11 Students
40
-
Grade 12 Students
31
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
28%
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% Hispanic
2%
7%
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% Black
n/a
n/a
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% White
95%
64%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.10
0.51
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
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