Sweeney Elementary School vs. Red Oak Elementary School
Should you attend Sweeney Elementary School or Red Oak 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
Sweeney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Red Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweeney Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
630 students
500 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#684 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
108
82
Grade 1 Students
100
79
Grade 2 Students
99
79
Grade 3 Students
102
78
Grade 4 Students
106
76
Grade 5 Students
115
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
20%
18%
% Black
12%
27%
% White
52%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
