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Ridgeview Elementary School vs. Normandale Hills Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ridgeview Elementary School
9400 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Normandale Hills Elementary School
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Normandale 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 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
401 students
441 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgeview 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgeview Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Normandale Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgeview 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bloomington 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

#80 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
#418 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgeview 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in MN)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bloomington Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ridgeview Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Normandale Hills Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
85
Grade 1 Students
50
71
Grade 2 Students
75
83
Grade 3 Students
70
64
Grade 4 Students
74
52
Grade 5 Students
72
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Normandale Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bloomington 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
7%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bloomington 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%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bloomington 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
66%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bloomington 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bloomington Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bloomington 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
23%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bloomington 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
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bloomington 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 Normandale Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bloomington 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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