Serving 692 students in grades Kindergarten-4, S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 43% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
19%
12%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School's ranking?
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School is ranked #864 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School often compared to?
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Asp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School?
692 students attend S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School?
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School offer ?
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School part of?
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School is part of Moorhead Area School District.
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