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#99 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 5% in state

Glacier Hills School - Arts/science

Elementary School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Eagan, MN

A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3825 GLACIER DR, Eagan, MN 55123

  • Math 69% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$15,334
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Glacier Hills School - Arts/science score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Glacier Hills School - Arts/science 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,873/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagan), 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

$134,265

Median home value

$442,000

Median rent

$1,593/mo

College educated

64.3%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55123; 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
Becks Montessori Accelerated Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi8Compare →
Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.0 mi720Compare →
Deerwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.1 mi526Compare →
Northview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9K–51.2 mi385Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#2 of 36
District spending per student
$15,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glacier Hills School - Arts/science is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glacier Hills School - Arts/science

Glacier Hills School - Arts/science is a public elementary school in Eagan, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glacier Hills School - Arts/science

What grades does Glacier Hills School - Arts/science serve?

Glacier Hills School - Arts/science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Glacier Hills School - Arts/science?

Glacier Hills School - Arts/science has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Hills School - Arts/science?

The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Hills School - Arts/science is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glacier Hills School - Arts/science rank in MN?

Glacier Hills School - Arts/science ranks #99 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Glacier Hills School - Arts/science's MySchoolScout rating?

Glacier Hills School - Arts/science 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glacier Hills School - Arts/science a charter school?

No, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glacier Hills School - Arts/science a Title I school?

No, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glacier Hills School - Arts/science?

32.0% of students at Glacier Hills School - Arts/science 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
681
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 55123)
27,288
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
40.4
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 55123; 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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