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#983 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 49% in state
Poplar Bridge Elementary
Elementary School · Bloomington Public School District · Bloomington, MN
A Bloomington Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8401 PALMER RD, Bloomington, MN 55437
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poplar Bridge Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poplar Bridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$98,120
Median home value
$362,600
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55437; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School #532Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| New Code Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Washburn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| International Spanish Language AcadCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 421 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bloomington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Poplar Bridge Elementary is listed in BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplar Bridge Elementary
Poplar Bridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Bloomington, MN, part of Bloomington Public School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #983 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplar Bridge Elementary
What grades does Poplar Bridge Elementary serve?
Poplar Bridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Poplar Bridge Elementary?
Poplar Bridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bridge Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplar Bridge Elementary rank in MN?
Poplar Bridge Elementary ranks #983 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Poplar Bridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplar Bridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Poplar Bridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poplar Bridge Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Poplar Bridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Poplar Bridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplar Bridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Poplar Bridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poplar Bridge Elementary?
32.9% of students at Poplar Bridge 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (952) 681-5400
- Area population (ZIP 55437)
- 19,282
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 55437; 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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