Very Good
#339 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 17% in state
Hermantown Elementary
Elementary School · Hermantown Community Schools · Hermantown, MN
A Hermantown Community Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5365 W ARROWHEAD, Hermantown, MN 55811
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermantown Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hermantown 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,638/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermantown), 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
$77,877
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Piedmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 417 | 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.
Hermantown Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hermantown Elementary is listed in Hermantown Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermantown Elementary
Hermantown Elementary is a public elementary school in Hermantown, MN, part of Hermantown Community Schools, serving approximately 723 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermantown Elementary
What grades does Hermantown Elementary serve?
Hermantown Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Hermantown Elementary?
Hermantown Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 723 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermantown Elementary rank in MN?
Hermantown Elementary ranks #339 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hermantown Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermantown Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Hermantown Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermantown Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hermantown Elementary a charter school?
No, Hermantown Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermantown Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hermantown Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermantown Elementary?
21.9% of students at Hermantown 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 723
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.8%
- Phone
- (218) 729-6891
- Area population (ZIP 55811)
- 27,907
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 55811; 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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