Serving 988 students in grades 1-5, Turtle Lake 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 80% (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 14:1 is equal to 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Turtle Lake Elementary School's student population of 988 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
988 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turtle Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Lake Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#38 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Turtle Lake Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Turtle Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Turtle Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island Lake Elementary School, Valentine Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Turtle Lake Elementary School?
988 students attend Turtle Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Turtle Lake Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Lake Elementary School?
Turtle Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turtle Lake Elementary School offer ?
Turtle Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Turtle Lake Elementary School part of?
Turtle Lake Elementary School is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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