Excellent
#231 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 12% in state
Rush Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Osseo Public School District · Maple Grove, MN
An Osseo Public School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8801 COUNTY RD 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rush Creek Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rush Creek 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,882/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maple Grove), 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
$148,122
Median home value
$466,400
Median rent
$1,894/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55311; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Minnesota Excellence in Learning AcCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Fair Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 368 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Osseo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #4 of 30
- District spending per student
- $16,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rush Creek Elementary is listed in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rush Creek Elementary
Rush Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Maple Grove, MN, part of Osseo Public School District, serving approximately 743 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rush Creek Elementary
What grades does Rush Creek Elementary serve?
Rush Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rush Creek Elementary?
Rush Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rush Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rush Creek Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rush Creek Elementary rank in MN?
Rush Creek Elementary ranks #231 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rush Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rush Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Rush Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rush Creek Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rush Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Rush Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rush Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rush Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rush Creek Elementary?
18.4% of students at Rush Creek 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
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (763) 494-4549
- Area population (ZIP 55311)
- 37,873
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 55311; 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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