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#96 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 5% in state

Fernbrook Elementary

Elementary School · Osseo Public School District · Maple Grove, MN

An Osseo Public School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9661 FERNBROOK LN, Maple Grove, MN 55369

  • Math 74% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$16,345
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Fernbrook Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
70%

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

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fernbrook 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,882/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maple Grove), 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

$112,541

Median home value

$356,800

Median rent

$1,792/mo

College educated

51.3%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55369; 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
Minnesota Excellence in Learning AcCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–61.2 mi209Compare →
Rice Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.4 mi604Compare →
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech SchEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.7 mi651Compare →
Parnassus Prep Sch-grammarCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–42.2 mi657Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Osseo Public School District

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#1 of 30
District spending per student
$16,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fernbrook Elementary is listed in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fernbrook Elementary

Fernbrook Elementary is a public elementary school in Maple Grove, MN, part of Osseo Public School District, serving approximately 928 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fernbrook Elementary

What grades does Fernbrook Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Fernbrook Elementary?

Fernbrook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernbrook Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fernbrook Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fernbrook Elementary rank in MN?

Fernbrook Elementary ranks #96 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Fernbrook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fernbrook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Fernbrook Elementary?

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

Is Fernbrook Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Fernbrook Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

22.0% of students at Fernbrook 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
928
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 55369)
38,711
Area average commute
23.3 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 55369; 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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