Sun Path Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School
Should you attend Sun Path Elementary School or Jackson Elementary 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
Sun Path Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sun Path Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
512 students
701 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%


Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
51 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#264 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
67%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
59%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
86
89
Grade 1 Students
77
97
Grade 2 Students
88
133
Grade 3 Students
95
112
Grade 4 Students
77
132
Grade 5 Students
89
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
9%
12%


% Hispanic
17%
12%


% Black
18%
11%


% White
46%
53%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%


Diversity Score
0.72
0.67


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
27%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%

