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#621 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 31% in state

Falcon Ridge

Elementary School · New Prague Area Schools · New Prague, MN

A New Prague Area Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1200 COLUMBUS AVE N, New Prague, MN 56071

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$12,226
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Falcon Ridge score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

22.6%

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 Falcon Ridge 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Prague), 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

$109,672

Median home value

$373,000

Median rent

$1,183/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56071; 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

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Central Education CampusEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–80.6 mi106Compare →
St Wenceslaus SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–80.8 mi193Compare →
Raven Stream ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.4 mi586Compare →
Eagle ViewEnrollment path unverified6.0K–5Not available551Compare →

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.

New Prague Area Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$12,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Falcon Ridge is listed in NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Falcon Ridge

Falcon Ridge is a public elementary school in New Prague, MN, part of New Prague Area Schools, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Falcon Ridge

What grades does Falcon Ridge serve?

Falcon Ridge serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Falcon Ridge?

Falcon Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge?

The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Falcon Ridge rank in MN?

Falcon Ridge ranks #621 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Falcon Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?

Falcon Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Falcon Ridge?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Falcon Ridge has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Falcon Ridge a charter school?

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

Is Falcon Ridge a Title I school?

No, Falcon Ridge is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falcon Ridge?

22.6% of students at Falcon Ridge 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
518
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 56071)
13,015
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
36.7
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 56071; 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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