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#1824 of 1,992 schools in MN

Stevenson Elementary

Elementary School · Fridley Public School District · Fridley, MN

A Fridley Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

6080 E RIVER RD, Fridley, MN 55432

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$17,928
Chronic Absenteeism33.9%

Students at Stevenson Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

71.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stevenson 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fridley), 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

$77,985

Median home value

$278,600

Median rent

$1,308/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Woodcrest Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.1 mi196Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fridley Public School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$17,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stevenson Elementary is listed in FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stevenson Elementary

Stevenson Elementary is a public elementary school in Fridley, MN, part of Fridley Public School District, serving approximately 446 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,824 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stevenson Elementary

What grades does Stevenson Elementary serve?

Stevenson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Stevenson Elementary?

Stevenson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stevenson Elementary rank in MN?

Stevenson Elementary ranks #1,824 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Stevenson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Stevenson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Stevenson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stevenson Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stevenson Elementary a charter school?

No, Stevenson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stevenson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Stevenson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stevenson Elementary?

71.7% of students at Stevenson 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 – 4th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.9%
Area population (ZIP 55432)
32,935
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35.9
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 55432; 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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