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Cedar Park Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 629 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 28, 2012

The school is very caring and interested in the children. My grandson loves this school and they have wonderful teaching methods and classes. I wish more schools were like this school.


Posted April 24, 2010

Cedar Park is a school where every child is welcome, and each child is valued as a learner.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2009

Cedar Park is a great school, lovely teachers great educations and learning oppritunities my child has been going there for 4 years. She Loves it! theres before and after school care and everything you could ever imagine!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2008

Since Cedar Park is now a magnet school, it has turned awesome! Kids in kindergarten are doing field studies, kids are teleconferencing with NASA, using laptops and smartboards in all the classrooms. It is a small school with a lot of classes but the technology now makes up for that. These kids need the science, technology, engineering that is being focused on at this school. Love the teachers my son has had as well
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2003

Cedar Park Elementary in Apple Valley has proven, over a four year period, to be an excellent educational and social experience for my son. Overall, I would rate the school -- B+ to A- I have been most impressed with the quality of the teachers and their ability to work with an extensively diverse student population. Although there have been a few bumps along the way for my son, he has always made progress. Each teacher has stepped up to the plate to ameliorate the difficult circumstances. As a parent, I have been most impressed with his 5th grade educational development. Also, parent-involvement is absolutely necessary to make the difference in achieving the highest and most beneficial educational result. All teachers have embraced and encouraged parent involvement. I also feel that the administration at Cedar Park Elementary has gone to great lengths to make the school a 'safe' environment for the students. As a parent, I am quite confident that my son will not be experiencing or participating in any detrimental events. If I must select one area that can be impoved at Cedar Park Elementary -- it would be be with the school's general facilities. However, this is an issue of available 'money' for such improvements. The administration might consider, if the district office will allow it, to initiate a capital campaign to raise funds for improvement of the physical structure and its amenities.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
36%
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 Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant77%
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 Students79%
Female86%
Male74%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners57%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant79%
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%
Female73%
Male82%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
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

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
65%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
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 Students76%
Female76%
Male75%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners45%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant76%
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 Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%
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 Students53%
Female44%
Male58%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant53%

Science

All Students54%
Female51%
Male56%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic19%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant54%
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 46% 76%
Black 23% 10%
Hispanic 18% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7500 Whitney Dr
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8360

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