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Lowell Elementary School vs. Hermantown Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lowell Elementary School
2000 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hermantown Elementary School
5365 W Arrowhead
Duluth, MN 55811
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Hermantown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hermantown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
303 students
723 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowell 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 Hermantown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hermantown Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowell 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 Hermantown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hermantown Community Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1068 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#115 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hermantown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)
82%
(Top 1% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hermantown Community Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hermantown Community Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duluth 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 Lowell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hermantown Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
52
133
Grade 1 Students
51
142
Grade 2 Students
52
135
Grade 3 Students
49
155
Grade 4 Students
56
158
Grade 5 Students
43
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hermantown Community Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hermantown Community Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hermantown Community Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hermantown Community Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
70%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hermantown Community Schools 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
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hermantown Community Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hermantown Community Schools 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
41%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hermantown Community Schools 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%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duluth 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 Hermantown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hermantown Community Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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