Valentine Hills Elementary School vs. Island Lake Elementary School
Should you attend Valentine Hills Elementary School or Island Lake Elementary 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
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Island Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 732 students in grades 1-5, Valentine Hills Elementary 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 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 743 students in grades 1-5, Island Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
732 students
743 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#164 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
158
134
Grade 2 Students
160
170
Grade 3 Students
142
133
Grade 4 Students
141
162
Grade 5 Students
131
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
16%
5%
% Black
16%
7%
% White
55%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
