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#182 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 9% in state

Gleason Lake Elementary

Elementary School · Wayzata Public School District · Plymouth, MN

A Wayzata Public School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

310 COUNTY ROAD 101 N, Plymouth, MN 55447

  • Math 81% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$14,820
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Gleason Lake Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency81%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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

17.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gleason Lake 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K

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

$128,781

Median home value

$454,500

Median rent

$1,663/mo

College educated

60.7%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55447; 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
St Bartholomew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–60.9 mi157Compare →
Oakwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–51.0 mi449Compare →
Birchview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–51.1 mi452Compare →
Redeemer Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–81.2 mi139Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wayzata Public School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#5 of 16
District spending per student
$14,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gleason Lake Elementary is listed in WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gleason Lake Elementary

Gleason Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Plymouth, MN, part of Wayzata Public School District, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gleason Lake Elementary

What grades does Gleason Lake Elementary serve?

Gleason Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Gleason Lake Elementary?

Gleason Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gleason Lake Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Gleason Lake Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gleason Lake Elementary rank in MN?

Gleason Lake Elementary ranks #182 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Gleason Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Gleason Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Gleason Lake Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gleason Lake Elementary has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gleason Lake Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Gleason Lake Elementary a Title I school?

No, Gleason Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

17.8% of students at Gleason Lake 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
589
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 55447)
21,001
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
41.3
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 55447; 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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