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Pine Bend Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 530 students

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Posted January 29, 2013

My daughter is in fifth grade there now ad she is one of the smartest in here class! she says its because her teachers took her to new heights in her younger years. She loves this school and has so many friends there. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to find school here. They have great teaching methods there and sometimes when I sub, I have nothing to say but the students are wonderful! A great school, five stars!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2010

My son has now completed Kindergarten and first grade here and I have been impressed with the ability of the teachers to recognize and meet each child's abilities. My son's K teacher felt he was gifted within weeks of the school year and was able to incorporate some more stimulating work right away. Within months the district had extensive testing done,more appropriate placements and he is happier. Similarly, I have seen her and other staff work with a couple of children who barely spoke English and the beginning of the school year and they now write complete sentences! My son really enjoys all of the teachers and staff; they and their leadership are so positive and caring. I only wish the school were better organized in the area of utilizing parents as classroom helpers to meet AYP for all kids and had more classroom or grade specific parent involvement/community building activities.
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Posted November 21, 2004

I have 2 children in Pine Bend. My youngest daughter has a speech delay and my oldest daughter has had some trouble in reading. Both of their teachers are great. I just want to thank them for everything they are doing and will do for my kids. The teachers at this school really do care about the students and I would highly recommend this school.
—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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
69%

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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
52%
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 Students80%
Female76%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant80%
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 Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant87%
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 Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant87%
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

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
79%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%
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 Students77%
Female71%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners47%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant77%
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 Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students65%
Female66%
Male65%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant65%

Science

All Students55%
Female49%
Male60%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant55%
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 77% 76%
Hispanic 15% 6%
Black 5% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 26%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
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