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#1575 of 1,992 schools in MN
William Byrne Elementary
Elementary School · Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools · Burnsville, MN
A Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11608 RIVER HILLS DR, Burnsville, MN 55337
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Byrne Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Byrne Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burnsville), 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
$81,641
Median home value
$327,800
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55337; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Stem Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Rahn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Gideon Pond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Indian Mounds ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 354 | 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.
Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Byrne Elementary is listed in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Byrne Elementary
William Byrne Elementary is a public elementary school in Burnsville, MN, part of Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,575 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Byrne Elementary
What grades does William Byrne Elementary serve?
William Byrne Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend William Byrne Elementary?
William Byrne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Byrne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Byrne Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Byrne Elementary rank in MN?
William Byrne Elementary ranks #1,575 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is William Byrne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William Byrne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 William Byrne Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Byrne Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William Byrne Elementary a charter school?
No, William Byrne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Byrne Elementary a Title I school?
No, William Byrne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Byrne Elementary?
58.2% of students at William Byrne 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (952) 707-3500
- Area population (ZIP 55337)
- 48,104
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55337; 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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