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Cornelia Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 587 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 30, 2013

Great school, teachers and students. My son loves it. I like the diversity of the school and my son is enjoying going to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2010

This school has been fantastic for my children. Everyone is very friendly and inclusive. It is the most diverse school in Edina and gives kids a chance to see that everyone out there is not just like them. The teachers and principal are caring and always available and accessible for parents. I have been very impressed
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2010

Snobby clique school -- 1st grade girl birhtday party was a limos ride to a restaurant....ridiculous. Parents are very competitive and bullying goes on
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2010

Great school, teachers and administration are really interested in seeing children succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2009

Great school, teachers, and staff which produce great young people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2006

Great school. Teachers are great caring and they produce good results
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

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 69% in 2010.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
51%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Economically non-disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant93%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students88%
Female93%
Male81%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners69%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant88%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
75%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%
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 Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant80%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students44%
Female45%
Male43%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners8%
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant44%

Science

All Students51%
Female56%
Male46%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners15%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant51%
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 65% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 6%
Black 16% 10%
Hispanic 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7000 Cornelia Dr
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: (952) 848-4600

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