Serving 980 students in grades 1-5, Turtle Lake 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 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Turtle Lake Elementary School's student population of 980 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turtle Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Lake Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Turtle Lake Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Turtle Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Turtle Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island Lake Elementary School, Valentine Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Turtle Lake Elementary School?
980 students attend Turtle Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Turtle Lake Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Lake Elementary School?
Turtle Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turtle Lake Elementary School offer ?
Turtle Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Turtle Lake Elementary School part of?
Turtle Lake Elementary School is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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