Serving 1,110 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ep Distance Learning Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
1,110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
40%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
18%
12%
White
28%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Ep Distance Learning Academy?
1,110 students attend Ep Distance Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ep Distance Learning Academy students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ep Distance Learning Academy offer ?
Ep Distance Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ep Distance Learning Academy part of?
Ep Distance Learning Academy is part of Eden Prairie Public School District.
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