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#770 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 39% in state

Tier Three

School · Intermediate School District 287 · Plymouth, MN

An Intermediate School District 287 school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1820 XENIUM LN N, Plymouth, MN 55441

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.3:1
District spending per student$100,174
Chronic Absenteeism47.2%

Students at Tier Three score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tier Three 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K

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

$100,288

Median home value

$463,300

Median rent

$1,589/mo

College educated

56.2%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tier OneEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi18Compare →
Tier TwoEnrollment path unverified3.7K–120.0 mi258Compare →
School #540Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.8 mi3Compare →
Fourth Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.4 mi298Compare →

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.

Intermediate School District 287

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$100,174NCES 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.

Tier Three is listed in Intermediate School District 287; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tier Three

Tier Three is a public school in Plymouth, MN, part of Intermediate School District 287, serving approximately 193 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tier Three

What grades does Tier Three serve?

Tier Three serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Tier Three?

Tier Three has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tier Three?

The student-teacher ratio at Tier Three is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tier Three rank in MN?

Tier Three ranks #770 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Tier Three's MySchoolScout rating?

Tier Three has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Tier Three?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tier Three has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Tier Three a charter school?

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

Is Tier Three a Title I school?

No, Tier Three is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tier Three?

59.1% of students at Tier Three 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 – 12th
Enrollment
193
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
special_ed
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.2%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 55441)
18,242
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
41.6
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 55441; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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