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North Woods Elementary School vs. Mendota Elementary School

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School Overview

School
North Woods Elementary School
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Mendota Elementary School
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mendota 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 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
809 students
372 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Woods 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 Mendota Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Woods Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mendota Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
3 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Woods 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 Mendota Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#16 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
#12 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Woods 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 Mendota Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
81%
(Top 5% in MN)
85-89%
(Top 1% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 1% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata 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 North Woods Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mendota Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
135
64
Grade 1 Students
139
75
Grade 2 Students
127
70
Grade 3 Students
142
83
Grade 4 Students
137
80
Grade 5 Students
129
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mendota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
29%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan 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
4%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan 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
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayzata 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 Mendota Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan 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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