Very Good
#284 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 14% in state
Big Woods Elementary
Elementary School · St. Michael-albertville Schools · Saint Michael, MN
A St. Michael-albertville Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13470 FRANKFORT PKWY NE, Saint Michael, MN 55376
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Woods Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 74% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Woods 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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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
$130,917
Median home value
$364,600
Median rent
$2,038/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| St Michael Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| St. Michael ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–4 | 2.7 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Prairie View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 744 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Michael-albertville Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Woods Elementary is listed in St. Michael-Albertville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Woods Elementary
Big Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Michael, MN, part of St. Michael-albertville Schools, serving approximately 648 students in grades 1st-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Woods Elementary
What grades does Big Woods Elementary serve?
Big Woods Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Big Woods Elementary?
Big Woods Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Woods Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Woods Elementary rank in MN?
Big Woods Elementary ranks #284 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Big Woods Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Woods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Big Woods Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Woods Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Woods Elementary a charter school?
No, Big Woods Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Woods Elementary a Title I school?
No, Big Woods Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Woods Elementary?
18.4% of students at Big Woods 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (763) 497-8025
- Area population (ZIP 55376)
- 19,317
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 55376; 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
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