Very Good
#371 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 19% in state
University Avenue Elementary - Aero
Elementary School · Anoka-hennepin School District · Blaine, MN
An Anoka-hennepin School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9901 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Avenue Elementary - Aero score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Avenue Elementary - Aero 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blaine), 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
$88,163
Median home value
$269,600
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55434; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Andover ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 1,203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anoka-hennepin School District
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #15 of 44
- District spending per student
- $15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Avenue Elementary - Aero is listed in Anoka-Hennepin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Avenue Elementary - Aero
University Avenue Elementary - Aero is a public elementary school in Blaine, MN, part of Anoka-hennepin School District, serving approximately 615 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Avenue Elementary - Aero
What grades does University Avenue Elementary - Aero serve?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
The student-teacher ratio at University Avenue Elementary - Aero is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Avenue Elementary - Aero rank in MN?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks #371 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is University Avenue Elementary - Aero's MySchoolScout rating?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Avenue Elementary - Aero has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University Avenue Elementary - Aero a charter school?
No, University Avenue Elementary - Aero is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Avenue Elementary - Aero a Title I school?
No, University Avenue Elementary - Aero is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
58.0% of students at University Avenue Elementary - Aero 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (763) 506-4500
- Area population (ZIP 55434)
- 33,133
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 55434; 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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