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Adrian Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 261 students

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Russell Lofthus, April 1, 2009

Adrian Elementary is a great place for children to learn and adults to work. The staff that work at AES are child focused and work very hard to provide a high quality educational experience for the students. The Board of Education is very supportive of maintaining a great school, and provides the resources that the principal and teachers need to provide this quality educational experience. Most importantly, the students strive for excellence, and parents support the school in an exceptional manner.

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Posted August 6, 2007

Adrian elementary school is very structured and the students know what is expected of them. The school works very hard academically but also encourages students to learn about character and how to treat other people. The teachers are very good, but the morale among the teachers seems to be low. The school is small and in a farming town. The Principal Mr. Loftuss is a very caring man. He knows all of his students and takes care of parents concerns ASAP. He would do more for his school if his hands were not tied. I think he should praise his staff more and bring the teacher morale up a few notches. A few teachers to be recognized for their hard work would be Mrs. Faber, she is very organized and pushes her students to do their best.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
40%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students78%
Female86%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant59%

Science

All Students63%
Female58%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 76%
Hispanic 6% 6%
Black 4% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Made Adequate Yearly Progress (2009)
  • Made Adequate Yearly Progress (2008)
  • Made Adequate Yearly Progress (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:10
School end time
  • 3:20
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Russell Lofthus
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (507) 483-2461

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Dance

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Parent involvement
  • Parents are invited to school several times a year for a variety of reasons. our fall festival and spring academic achievement night create an excellent opportunity for our families to gather at school and have a fun time together.
More from this school
  • *We have a comprehensive preschool program for children ages 3-5. *We offer all day everyday kindergarten. *New school built in 2000. *Highly trained child centered staff. *Notified by Minnesota Department of Education in July 06 that our school is one of only twenty-two outperforming schools in Minnesota in Language Arts and Mathematics. *The principal was selected as the recipient of the 2009 Minnesota Elementary School Division Leadership Achievement Award.
School leaders can update this information here.

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515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
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