Excelsior Elementary School vs. Shirley Hills Primary School
Should you attend Excelsior Elementary School or Shirley Hills Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Excelsior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Shirley Hills Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Excelsior Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shirley Hills Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
734 students
445 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#52 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
95
85
Grade 1 Students
122
89
Grade 2 Students
120
97
Grade 3 Students
125
86
Grade 4 Students
135
88
Grade 5 Students
137
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
72%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
