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Pratt Elementary School vs. Waite Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Pratt Elementary School
66 Malcolm Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Waite Park Elementary School
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Waite Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pratt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waite Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
187 students
269 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pratt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waite Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pratt Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waite Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pratt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waite Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pratt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waite Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1220 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#208 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pratt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waite Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pratt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waite Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pratt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waite Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pratt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waite Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pratt Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waite Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
3
Kindergarten Students
23
49
Grade 1 Students
32
49
Grade 2 Students
43
42
Grade 3 Students
35
41
Grade 4 Students
25
40
Grade 5 Students
28
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pratt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waite Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pratt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waite Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pratt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waite Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
61%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pratt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waite Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pratt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waite Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pratt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waite Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pratt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waite Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pratt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waite Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pratt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waite Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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