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Bancroft Elementary School vs. Hale Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Bancroft Elementary School
3829 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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8/
10
Top 30%
Hale Elementary School
5330 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
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10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Bancroft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
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Overview
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bancroft 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Hale Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-2
Total Students
431 students
323 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bancroft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bancroft Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bancroft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#418 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bancroft Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
85-89%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bancroft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bancroft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bancroft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bancroft Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hale Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
9
-
Kindergarten Students
74
94
Grade 1 Students
79
112
Grade 2 Students
69
117
Grade 3 Students
78
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Grade 4 Students
63
-
Grade 5 Students
59
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bancroft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bancroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bancroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bancroft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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