Very Good
#240 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 12% in state
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary
Elementary School · Seven Hills Preparatory Academy · Bloomington, MN
A Seven Hills Preparatory Academy charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8600 BLOOMINGTON AVE S, Bloomington, MN 55425
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (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
33.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seven Hills -bloomington 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$68,517
Median home value
$312,900
Median rent
$1,537/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
36.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55425; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Bloomington ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Indian Mounds ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy Twin CitiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 123 | 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.
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary is listed in Seven Hills Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary is a public elementary school in Bloomington, MN, part of Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary
What grades does Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary serve?
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary?
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary rank in MN?
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary ranks #240 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary?
33.4% of students at Seven Hills -bloomington 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
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (952) 426-6001
- Area population (ZIP 55425)
- 10,562
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 55425; 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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