Sun Path Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School
Should you attend Sun Path Elementary School or Jackson 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
Sun Path Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
521 students
683 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#249 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
95
Grade 1 Students
94
95
Grade 2 Students
78
107
Grade 3 Students
91
137
Grade 4 Students
98
114
Grade 5 Students
84
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
16%
13%
% Black
19%
14%
% White
47%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%