Excellent
#95 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 5% in state
Turtle Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Mounds View Public School District · Shoreview, MN
A Mounds View Public School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1141 LEPAK CT, Shoreview, MN 55126
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turtle Lake Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Turtle Lake 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$109,017
Median home value
$366,400
Median rent
$1,507/mo
College educated
63.1%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Pinewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–5 | 2.1 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill Montessori CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Karner Blue Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–9 | 2.5 mi | 102 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mounds View Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turtle Lake Elementary is listed in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turtle Lake Elementary
Turtle Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Shoreview, MN, part of Mounds View Public School District, serving approximately 957 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turtle Lake Elementary
What grades does Turtle Lake Elementary serve?
Turtle Lake Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Turtle Lake Elementary?
Turtle Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 957 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Turtle Lake Elementary ranks #95 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Turtle Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Turtle Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Turtle Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turtle Lake Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Turtle Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Turtle Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turtle Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Turtle Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turtle Lake Elementary?
14.1% of students at Turtle Lake 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 957
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (651) 621-7700
- Area population (ZIP 55126)
- 27,484
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 55126; 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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