Excellent
#35 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 2% in state
Scenic Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Minnetonka Public School District · Minnetonka, MN
A Minnetonka Public School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5650 SCENIC HEIGHTS DR, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scenic Heights Elementary score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Scenic Heights 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minnetonka), 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
$143,287
Median home value
$478,800
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
64.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55345; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonka Online K-5Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Clear Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 866 | Compare → |
| Gatewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Excelsior ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 734 | 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.
Minnetonka Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scenic Heights Elementary is listed in MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scenic Heights Elementary
Scenic Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Minnetonka, MN, part of Minnetonka Public School District, serving approximately 928 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scenic Heights Elementary
What grades does Scenic Heights Elementary serve?
Scenic Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Scenic Heights Elementary?
Scenic Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scenic Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scenic Heights Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scenic Heights Elementary rank in MN?
Scenic Heights Elementary ranks #35 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Scenic Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Scenic Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Scenic Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scenic Heights Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scenic Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Scenic Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scenic Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Scenic Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scenic Heights Elementary?
8.6% of students at Scenic Heights 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
- 928
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (952) 401-5400
- Area population (ZIP 55345)
- 21,255
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 55345; 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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