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#953 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 48% in state
Las Estrellas Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Las Estrellas Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
78.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Las Estrellas 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$84,252
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartwood Montessori School Northeast MinneapolisPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| New City SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Banaadir ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #36 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Las Estrellas Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Estrellas Elementary
Las Estrellas Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #953 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Estrellas Elementary
What grades does Las Estrellas Elementary serve?
Las Estrellas Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Las Estrellas Elementary?
Las Estrellas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Estrellas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Estrellas Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Estrellas Elementary rank in MN?
Las Estrellas Elementary ranks #953 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Las Estrellas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Estrellas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Las Estrellas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Estrellas Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Las Estrellas Elementary a charter school?
No, Las Estrellas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Estrellas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Las Estrellas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Estrellas Elementary?
78.1% of students at Las Estrellas 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (612) 668-1130
- Area population (ZIP 55413)
- 14,328
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 55413; 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
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