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Loring Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 398 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 7, 2013

My son is just started in High Five with Loring. I've fell in love with the school. My sons writing ability improved within just 25 days of school. It's a caring school, you feel this across all of the staff. I look forward to the next several years for both of my children here. The school offers many community events also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

I love this school because the atmosphere is friendly and all the teachers care about their students. As a former Loring School Student I will tell you that some of my same teachers are there if they have not retired and that is a good sign that the teachers stay around because that means they believe in the school as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

My children attended Loring and not only is it strong in academics, my children felt safe at school in an inner-city environment where so many people feel uneasy. All the staff is loving and caring, and it is still a pleasant place to visit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Loring School is dedicated to children and works hard to ensure that they have an excellent education.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 28, 2009

Great school, my grandson enjoys his time there and I am glad of the small class room number and attention available to each student.


Posted August 29, 2008

This school is phenomenal - excellent teachers and staff, highly innovative award-winning curriculum, and the parents and surrounding community have all been wonderful! We couldn't be happier with our Loring School experience!
—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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
62%

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 77% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
16%
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 Students71%
Female80%
Male65%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant71%
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 Students61%
Female67%
Male57%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant61%
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 Students59%
Female52%
Male65%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant59%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
46%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
49%
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

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%
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 Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant62%
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 Students50%
Female47%
Male53%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners35%
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant50%
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 Students48%
Female32%
Male61%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant48%

Science

All Students33%
Female18%
Male47%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English37%
Non-migrant33%
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
Black 44% 10%
White 25% 76%
Hispanic 17% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2600 44th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
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Phone: (612) 668-2060

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