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Skyview Community Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 581 students

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Posted December 8, 2011

We transferred our child from another school in the area and could not be more impressed with Skyview Elementary, the building, learning practices and its staff including the principal. I am not sure how many principals will greet students at the door after the summer break and know each one by name. We were welcomed by smiling faces and a great feeling. The teachers communicate and are truly there for the children, there is a genuine feeling of care and the want for each of them to succeed. Our child went from loving school in preschool to hating school in kindergarten (attended elsewhere) back to loving school. There is structure, real learning, guidance and real happiness throughout the building. This is school where when the teacher says I am here to teach your children to learn, it is my job to find a way that works, they mean it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2011

Loved ALL my sons teachers so far. Excellent staff (mostly). I do have to say that I agree with the parent who commented about the Principal, though......definitely has a chip on her shoulder.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2008

Skyview Elementary has excellent teachers but with a different Principal this school could be so successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2007

My son attends kindergarten. The staff at this school are so excellent. They really want children to succeed. It's a big school but they make you feel like your the only student there.
—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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
45%
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%
Female91%
Male71%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English81%
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%
Female88%
Male85%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
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 Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant79%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
82%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
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 Students82%
Female89%
Male77%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant82%
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%
Male94%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
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 Students73%
Female74%
Male71%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant73%

Science

All Students62%
Female63%
Male62%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 76%
Black 16% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 6%
Hispanic 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 26%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1100 Heron Ave North
Oakdale, MN 55128
Phone: (651) 702-8100

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