Excellent
#105 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 5% in state
North Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayzata Public School District · Plymouth, MN
A Wayzata Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18995 54TH AVE N, Plymouth, MN 55446
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Woods Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Woods Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$169,412
Median home value
$559,100
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
75.8%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55446; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Kimberly Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Greenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Ave Maria AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 174 | 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.
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.
Wayzata Public School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #1 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
North Woods Elementary School is listed in WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Woods Elementary School
North Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, MN, part of Wayzata Public School District, serving approximately 809 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Woods Elementary School
What grades does North Woods Elementary School serve?
North Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Woods Elementary School?
North Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Woods Elementary School rank in MN?
North Woods Elementary School ranks #105 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is North Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 North Woods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Woods Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is North Woods Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Woods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Woods Elementary School?
5.2% of students at North Woods 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (763) 745-4000
- Area population (ZIP 55446)
- 27,627
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 55446; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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