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#742 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 37% in state
Gideon Pond Elementary
Elementary School · Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools · Burnsville, MN
A Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
613 E 130TH ST, Burnsville, MN 55337
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gideon Pond Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gideon Pond Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burnsville), 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
$81,641
Median home value
$327,800
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55337; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Diamondhead Ready to LearnEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 0.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Early Education Program & ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.8 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| One91 Virtual Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 49 | 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.
Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gideon Pond Elementary is listed in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gideon Pond Elementary
Gideon Pond Elementary is a public elementary school in Burnsville, MN, part of Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Gideon Pond Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gideon Pond Elementary
What grades does Gideon Pond Elementary serve?
Gideon Pond Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gideon Pond Elementary?
Gideon Pond Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gideon Pond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gideon Pond Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gideon Pond Elementary rank in MN?
Gideon Pond Elementary ranks #742 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Gideon Pond Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gideon Pond Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Gideon Pond Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gideon Pond Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gideon Pond Elementary a charter school?
No, Gideon Pond Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gideon Pond Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gideon Pond Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gideon Pond Elementary?
62.2% of students at Gideon Pond 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
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (952) 707-3000
- Area population (ZIP 55337)
- 48,104
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55337; 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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