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University Avenue Elementary - Aero vs. Jefferson Elementary School

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School Overview

School
University Avenue Elementary - Aero
9901 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson Elementary School
11331 Jefferson St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
615 students
648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University Avenue Elementary - Aero over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University Avenue Elementary - Aero.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University Avenue Elementary - Aero over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary School 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 University Avenue Elementary - Aero with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anoka-Hennepin 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

#947 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#773 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University Avenue Elementary - Aero, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
53%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Avenue Elementary - Aero who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Avenue Elementary - Aero who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Avenue Elementary - Aero who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 University Avenue Elementary - Aero by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
83
106
Grade 1 Students
99
95
Grade 2 Students
94
123
Grade 3 Students
107
110
Grade 4 Students
87
108
Grade 5 Students
113
106

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at University Avenue Elementary - Aero, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University Avenue Elementary - Aero, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University Avenue Elementary - Aero, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University Avenue Elementary - Aero, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University Avenue Elementary - Aero, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anoka-Hennepin 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
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University Avenue Elementary - Aero, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anoka-Hennepin 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
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of University Avenue Elementary - Aero, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anoka-Hennepin 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
50%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University Avenue Elementary - Aero, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anoka-Hennepin 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
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at University Avenue Elementary - Aero, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anoka-Hennepin 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 Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anoka-Hennepin 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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