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Little Mountain Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 785 students

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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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Posted May 3, 2013

LME feels like an extension of our family. Mr. Dockendorf puts amazing energy in to truly getting to know the students in his school and to make families feel safe knowing their child is in their care. The teachers at LME seem to work so well together and have great ideas on how to make learning fun!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2013

I feel extremely fortunate that our children have been able to attend Little Mountain Elementary. Every staff member from administration, custodians, office assistants, teachers and food service providers contribute to the amazing learning community that is Little Mountain. Each individual strives for excellence in themselves and their students. The entire Little Mountain family, including the students, is committed to setting and meeting the highest standards in all they do. Little Mountain Elementary is a unique place where energy and joy can be felt upon simply entering the building. It is an environment of support and teamwork where differences are valued and celebrated. This is a progressive and ever growing community where students and families come first and amazing things happen every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2013

We have been extremely happy with the Monticello Public Schools and are especially impressed with the amount of personal involvement and investment that the principals and teachers have with our children. We noticed it immediately when we moved here 8 years ago -- the principal was out and interacting with kids on a daily basis. Teachers and staff take time to really get to know the children. The fact that so many of the staff know our girls and greet them by name even when running into them around town makes a parent feel great about the positive experience their child is having with school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2010

My son is kindergartner at little mountain this year. He absolutely loves his teacher, and has thrived so much since the begining of the school year. Mr. Dockendorf is also wonderful, he knows the kids by name and always has a smile on his face.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2008

Everyone at this school has been great to my kid. The teachers work with us to accomplish goals and the administration is great. I couldn't have asked for a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2007

This school is incredible. We are saddened to leave LME as employment is taking away from the area. Mr. Dockendorf has the teachers 'team teach' and the entire school is truly a team effort. I have two children in the school and I volunteer weekly. I have not heard a bad word about any of the staff. I will miss Little Mountain! The Community Education Program is wonderful as well in Monticello.
—Submitted by Sandra, 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.

About these ratings

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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%
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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
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

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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-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 Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant90%
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 Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
81%
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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%
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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
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%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant93%
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 Students89%
Female86%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant89%
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 Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant70%
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 88% 76%
Hispanic 8% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Black 2% 10%
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 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9350 Fallon Ave NE
Monticello, MN 55362
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Phone: (763) 272-2600

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