Chaska Middle School East vs. Pioneer Ridge Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chaska Middle School East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Chaska Middle School East ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
519 students
496 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#621 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
181
178
Grade 7 Students
191
175
Grade 8 Students
147
143
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
83%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
