Jackson Elementary School vs. Sun Path Elementary School
Should you attend Jackson Elementary School or Sun Path Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Sun Path Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 683 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sun Path Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
683 students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#249 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#454 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
95
76
Grade 1 Students
95
94
Grade 2 Students
107
78
Grade 3 Students
137
91
Grade 4 Students
114
98
Grade 5 Students
135
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
16%
% Black
14%
19%
% White
50%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%