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Sonnesyn Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 601 students

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Posted March 2, 2009

Overall a very good school. My daughter has been there for 4 years now. She's had 2 excellent teachers and one fair teacher, but the two excellent teachers more than make up for the fair one. New Principal this year is outstanding - organized, a strong leader and very involved with the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2008

Sonnesyn is a great school. They do care about the kids. Technology is in place. They have great reading programs and overall great Curriculum. A+
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2007

The administration has really started to fall apart at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2006

I have 2 children at Sonnesyn, both have had excelent teachers and are thriving in this environment. Great school leadership, and community pride. Strong focus on respect for people, property, and rules.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
44%
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%
Female90%
Male69%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English83%
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 Students55%
Female55%
Male55%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners35%
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant55%
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 Students67%
Female76%
Male58%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners28%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant67%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
58%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
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%
Female60%
Male65%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners25%
Proficient in English67%
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 Students49%
Female52%
Male46%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners28%
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant49%
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 Students49%
Female54%
Male43%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners5%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant49%

Science

All Students41%
Female38%
Male44%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners11%
Proficient in English47%
Non-migrant41%
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 51% 76%
Black 22% 10%
Hispanic 21% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 48%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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3421 Boone Ave North
New Hope, MN 55427
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Phone: (763) 504-7600

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