Serving 662 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 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science's student population of 662 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glacier Hills School - Arts/science is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
17%
12%
White
43%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacier Hills School - Arts/science's ranking?
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science is ranked #153 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Glacier Hills School - Arts/science often compared to?
Glacier Hills School - Arts/scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Deerwood Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Glacier Hills School - Arts/science?
662 students attend Glacier Hills School - Arts/science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Glacier Hills School - Arts/science students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glacier Hills School - Arts/science?
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glacier Hills School - Arts/science offer ?
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glacier Hills School - Arts/science part of?
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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