Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion's student population of 499 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is 0.53, which is less 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
#439 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
64%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion's ranking?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is ranked #439 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion often compared to?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersionis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Ridge Elementary School, Gordon Bailey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion?
499 students attend Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion offer ?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion part of?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is part of South Washington County Schools School District.
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