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#56 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 3% in state

Hamilton Ridge Elementary School

Elementary School · Prior Lake-savage Area Schools · Savage, MN

A Prior Lake-savage Area Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8100 157TH STREET, Savage, MN 55378

  • Math 63% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,012
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton Ridge Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated797/100K

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

$122,237

Median home value

$393,800

Median rent

$1,608/mo

College educated

51%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55378; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aspen AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–80.8 mi622Compare →
Redtail Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–50.8 mi560Compare →
Primrose School of SavagePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi15Compare →
St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–61.3 mi85Compare →

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.

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

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

Prior Lake-savage Area Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$13,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamilton Ridge Elementary School is listed in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton Ridge Elementary School

Hamilton Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Savage, MN, part of Prior Lake-savage Area Schools, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton Ridge Elementary School

What grades does Hamilton Ridge Elementary School serve?

Hamilton Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?

Hamilton Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton Ridge Elementary School rank in MN?

Hamilton Ridge Elementary School ranks #56 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Hamilton Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Ridge Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Hamilton Ridge Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hamilton Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hamilton Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?

20.1% of students at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School 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
596
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 55378)
32,072
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
37.3
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 55378; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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