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 624 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 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 455 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
624 students
455 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
97
64
Grade 1 Students
106
80
Grade 2 Students
107
76
Grade 3 Students
94
76
Grade 4 Students
106
81
Grade 5 Students
114
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
22%
17%
% Black
12%
26%
% White
50%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
