Below Average
#1608 of 1,992 schools in MN
Glacial Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Glacial Hills Elementary · Starbuck, MN
A charter elementary school in Starbuck, MN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
P.O. BOX 189, Starbuck, MN 56381
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glacial Hills Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glacial Hills 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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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
$78,348
Median home value
$226,000
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnewaska Area Win AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 41 | 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.
Glacial Hills Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Glacial Hills Elementary is listed in GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glacial Hills Elementary
Glacial Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Starbuck, MN, part of Glacial Hills Elementary, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,608 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glacial Hills Elementary
What grades does Glacial Hills Elementary serve?
Glacial Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Glacial Hills Elementary?
Glacial Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacial Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacial Hills Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glacial Hills Elementary rank in MN?
Glacial Hills Elementary ranks #1,608 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Glacial Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Glacial Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Glacial Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glacial Hills Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glacial Hills Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Glacial Hills Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Glacial Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Glacial Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glacial Hills Elementary?
59.6% of students at Glacial Hills 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (320) 244-3334
- Area population (ZIP 56381)
- 2,371
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 56381; 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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