Rush Creek Elementary School vs. Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School
Should you attend Rush Creek Elementary School or Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 774 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rush Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher 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 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School 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 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
774 students
638 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#239 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
126
98
Grade 1 Students
139
100
Grade 2 Students
134
106
Grade 3 Students
138
110
Grade 4 Students
115
118
Grade 5 Students
122
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
20%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
11%
29%
% White
69%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
