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Thomas Lake Elementary School vs. Glacier Hills School - Arts/science

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School Overview

School
Thomas Lake Elementary School
4350 Thomas Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
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10/
10
Top 10%
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science
3825 Glacier Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Thomas Lake 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Glacier Hills School - Arts/science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas 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 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science 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 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian 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
604 students
681 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Lake 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Lake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glacier Hills School - Arts/science.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Lake 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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

#168 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
#148 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Lake 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in MN)
71%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Thomas Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Glacier Hills School - Arts/science by grade.
Kindergarten Students
102
103
Grade 1 Students
102
111
Grade 2 Students
88
116
Grade 3 Students
103
113
Grade 4 Students
98
124
Grade 5 Students
111
114

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 Thomas Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
9%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-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
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-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
6%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-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
67%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-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
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-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
18%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-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
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-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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