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#34 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 2% in state

Andover Elementary

Elementary School · Anoka-hennepin School District · Andover, MN

An Anoka-hennepin School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14950 HANSON BLVD NW, Andover, MN 55304

  • Math 80% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2022)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$15,130
Chronic Absenteeism3%

Students at Andover Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 76% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
80%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Andover Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low142/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,145

Median home value

$402,600

Median rent

$1,628/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

94.3%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crooked Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–52.2 mi459Compare →
Rum River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–52.7 mi851Compare →
Davinci AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–83.0 mi987Compare →
Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–53.4 mi569Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Anoka-hennepin School District

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#3 of 44
District spending per student
$15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Andover Elementary is listed in Anoka-Hennepin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Andover Elementary

Andover Elementary is a public elementary school in Andover, MN, part of Anoka-hennepin School District, serving approximately 1,203 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Andover Elementary

What grades does Andover Elementary serve?

Andover Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Andover Elementary?

Andover Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andover Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Andover Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Andover Elementary rank in MN?

Andover Elementary ranks #34 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Andover Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Andover Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Andover Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Andover Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Andover Elementary a charter school?

No, Andover Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Andover Elementary a Title I school?

No, Andover Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andover Elementary?

20.4% of students at Andover Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
1,203
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.0%
Area population (ZIP 55304)
49,452
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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