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Scenic Heights Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 585 students
 

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Posted October 4, 2012
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Having spent five years at Scenic Heights through our daughter who is now in fourth grade, we are very pleased with the teachers, the principal, and the rest of the staff, from the paras, to the music and PE teachers, lunchroom staff and anyone we come in contact with at the school. They are all very involved, and seem content, enthusiastic and happy with their jobs, which translate into a calm, supportive learning environment for our kids. I have been able to stay involved as a parent, as much as I want, throughout our time at SHE and have thoroughly enjoyed working with the staff and seeing the kids grow. Math is emphasized, as is reading and social sciences. I like the involed PTA, all the fairs and festivities, the upbeat environment and the friendly faces. So very happy we ended up in this neighborhood, the only "drawback" is my husband's dream move to the mountains of CO will have to wait - we are not willing to move the kids away from this school or Mtka district.This is a good place to raise children!
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Posted May 4, 2012
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Scenic Heights Elementary is a wonderful school with an excellent Chinese Immersion program in grades K-5. The principal is engaged and caring. The teaching staff is highly professional. Even the lunch and parking lot staffers are professional and pleasant. What a great place for kids to grow and learn!
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Posted March 1, 2012
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My daughter is in 2nd grade Chinese Immersion. We moved into the district for this program and have been so happy with our choice. We love it and highly recommend it!
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Posted January 25, 2012
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The teachers at Scenic Heights go above and beyond and will do everything in their power to help students. My children love their teachers and admire them greatly, and I have a great deal of respect for the way they work with my kids. I love the opportunities that are provided for me to be involved in the school and am always greeted warmly and made to feel incredibly welcome. I'm so thankful for the staff at SHE and the education my children are getting there!
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Posted March 5, 2010
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We are happy ... my son is in 3rd grade and my daughter is in k5 Chinese immersion. Perfect, no, excellent, yes!
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Posted January 20, 2010
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Not enough accountability for teachers. A teacher was not telling the truth and no method of discounting the veracity. Administration and teacher are marching too much in lock step.
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Posted April 3, 2009
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School lacks flexibility and is arbitrary in policies. Math is considered secondary.
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Posted March 16, 2009
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We love Scenic Heights. We have children in 4th,2nd and kindergarten. Our kindergartener is in the Chinese Immersion program and it is amazing how easily the children are picking up Chinese. The best part is that this program does not cost anything extra and there is no lottery program to enter it. Our 2nd and 4th greaters are doing well and are very happy at their school. The teachers really care about the students ans the whole staff is exceptionally friendly.
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Posted March 14, 2009
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Excellent school. Involved principal, involved parents, great kids and an exceptional school by all measure.
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Posted April 29, 2007
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I absolutely love the Minnetonka school district! When my daughter was going into kindergarten I found out there was all day kindergarten at Scenic Heights Elementary. Her experiences and success has been wonderful. I went through a very hard and nasty divorce. The school and all the teachers were so supportive and the social worker at school was exceptional beyond any expectaions one could have. As a result of the support at school I firmly believe much of what could have been issues with my daughter did not arise. I would highly recommend this district to anyone who is moving into the district. Good luck!
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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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
60%
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 Students92%
Female89%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant92%
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 Students96%
Female93%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant96%
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 Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant94%
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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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

All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant92%
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 Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant91%
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 Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant73%

Science

All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 6%
Black 3% 10%
Hispanic 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 6%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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