Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plymouth Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plymouth Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plymouth Creek Elementary School's student population of 584 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plymouth Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth Creek Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#11 out of 1860 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
24%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Plymouth Creek Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Plymouth Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Plymouth Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberly Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Plymouth Creek Elementary School?
584 students attend Plymouth Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Plymouth Creek Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth Creek Elementary School?
Plymouth Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plymouth Creek Elementary School offer ?
Plymouth Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Plymouth Creek Elementary School part of?
Plymouth Creek Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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