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#1274 of 1,992 schools in MN
Scandia Elementary
Elementary School · Forest Lake Public School District · Scandia, MN
A Forest Lake Public School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14351 SCANDIA TR N, Scandia, MN 55073
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scandia Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scandia Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,556
Median home value
$470,400
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55073; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Village SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Columbus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 426 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | Not available | 124 | Compare → |
| Forest View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | Not available | 333 | 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.
Forest Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scandia Elementary is listed in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scandia Elementary
Scandia Elementary is a public elementary school in Scandia, MN, part of Forest Lake Public School District, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scandia Elementary
What grades does Scandia Elementary serve?
Scandia Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Scandia Elementary?
Scandia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scandia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scandia Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scandia Elementary rank in MN?
Scandia Elementary ranks #1,274 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Scandia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Scandia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Scandia Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scandia Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scandia Elementary a charter school?
No, Scandia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scandia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Scandia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scandia Elementary?
19.3% of students at Scandia 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (651) 982-3300
- Area population (ZIP 55073)
- 4,145
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 55073; 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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