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 739 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 lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 439 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 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
739 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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
120
87
Grade 1 Students
113
93
Grade 2 Students
119
89
Grade 3 Students
133
83
Grade 4 Students
128
87
Grade 5 Students
126
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
73%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
