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#322 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 16% in state

Bay View Elementary

Elementary School · Proctor Public School District · Duluth, MN

A Proctor Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8708 VINLAND ST, Duluth, MN 55810

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,888
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Bay View Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

39.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,199/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$81,894

Median home value

$223,700

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified3.7PK0.6 mi42Compare →
Raleigh Primary/el AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–52.0 mi172Compare →
Laura Macarthur ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–52.1 mi308Compare →
Merritt Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.8K–122.7 mi86Compare →

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.

Proctor Public School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bay View Elementary is listed in PROCTOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bay View Elementary

Bay View Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, MN, part of Proctor Public School District, serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bay View Elementary

What grades does Bay View Elementary serve?

Bay View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bay View Elementary?

Bay View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay View Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bay View Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bay View Elementary rank in MN?

Bay View Elementary ranks #322 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Bay View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bay View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Bay View Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay View Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bay View Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Bay View Elementary a Title I school?

No, Bay View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

39.2% of students at Bay View 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 55810)
8,305
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
44.2
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 55810; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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