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Indian Mounds Elementary
Elementary School · Bloomington Public School District · Bloomington, MN
A Bloomington Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
9801 11TH AVE S, Bloomington, MN 55420
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Mounds Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Mounds 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), 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
$77,539
Median home value
$306,600
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills -bloomington ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Nativity of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 437 | Compare → |
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.
Bloomington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 of 22
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Mounds Elementary is listed in BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Mounds Elementary
Indian Mounds Elementary is a public elementary school in Bloomington, MN, part of Bloomington Public School District, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,898 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Mounds Elementary
What grades does Indian Mounds Elementary serve?
Indian Mounds Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Mounds Elementary?
Indian Mounds Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Mounds Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Mounds Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Mounds Elementary rank in MN?
Indian Mounds Elementary ranks #1,898 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Indian Mounds Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Mounds Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Indian Mounds Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Mounds Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Indian Mounds Elementary a charter school?
No, Indian Mounds Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Mounds Elementary a Title I school?
No, Indian Mounds Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Mounds Elementary?
79.7% of students at Indian Mounds 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (952) 681-6000
- Area population (ZIP 55420)
- 24,008
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 55420; 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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