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Greenwood Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 607 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 2, 2012

Not up to Wayzata district standards. The principal is nice, but not very good at running the school. He is new, but in my opinion, not up to the job. The teacher quality has decreased since he took over, and nothing is being done about the incompetent teachers. I agree with previous posts, most of the teachers are EXCELLENT, but there a few bad apples, one of them just moved from a part time position last year to a full time classroom just this year. This school also fails advanced students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2012

I moved to this city just for the school and was greatly disappointed. The year after we came to this school the principal retired and they hired someone who could not stand up to bullies and protect the innocent children. As soon as a bully gave him trouble he backed down and decided that no bullying had ever occured. After almost two years we gave up and moved my daughter to a private school. Not worth the trouble! They should hire someone that can stand up to a 10 year old!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2012

I totally agree. We moved into this school district on purpose, to get a great education. My son's 2nd grade teacher is a total waste. He loved school in K and 1st. Now, every day is a total mess. At first we thought it was us (at home). Then, we did some digging. Our son was well liked in his previous school, his coaches like him, and his after school program likes him, his camp counselor from summer day camp liked him. Evey the lunch ladies take me aside to tell me this kid is nice. Yep rotten ROTTEN teacher. The other dads and moms think she is a complete joke. Everyone says that you simple have to survive her and get to the better teachers later. Let's hope so. Otherwise, I REALLY made a mistake in moving into this district. Yuck.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2012

This is a great school. Mrs Bradsher - the Vision 21 teacher- is excellent. She goes above and beyond, and does what ever is necessary to help my child learn. The school has changed since there was leadership switch .. I am hopeful that things will continue to grow but I am nervous about the principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2010

This is a great school. 99% of the teachers here are amazing but if you get one of the bad ones, you will have an awful experience. Unfortunately our family was given the teacher that should not be teaching and has been dealing with it ever since.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2010

I have a third grader and a K student at Greenwood. We lived in the city before our kids went to school and choose between Edina and Wayzata school districts. We just happen to find a house in Wayzata District. I have been very happy with Greenwood. I feel some teachers are excellent and some are good. We have yet to have a teacher that I don't like. There is a TON of parent involvement and the school is VERY welcoming to parents that want to help in the classroom or eat lunch with their kids. I was an elementary teacher before staying at home and I think I have high standards for my kids school experience. I am very happy with Greenwood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2009

Greenwood Elementary is a great school for your children. The principal helps to direct the staff in positive ways, and communicates well with faculty and parents. The parent group is bigger than most schools and works to form a school community. I had 2 children attend Greenwood from K thru 5 and the staff was always willing to discuss how my children were doing. More over, my neighbor's child had minor learning problems that the staff and parenting involvement helped turn into an honor student at Wayzata West Middle School. Greenwood Elementary did very well by my children and those in my neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2009

we used to be in the osseo school district and moved to the area just for this school. the parent involvement is tremendous! every single teacher is spectacular! and the kids are excited to go to school. i would recommend GW to anyone in a heart beat!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2009

When we moved to Minnesota we chose our school district first and are very happy with the Wayzata schools. My kids have attended Plymouth Creek, Kimberly Lane and Greenwood. We have been extremely happy with Greenwood. The principal is wonderful, my children have had amazing teachers, and the parents and families at this school are involved and welcoming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

We moved to Plymouth more than a year ago and we are more than happy with the school. Many parent volunteers, great teachers, excellent school staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

I had 2 kids at Greenwood; one has mild LD, yet very intelligent, and was poorly served by our tax dollars at Greenwood. I did surprise visits to find him at a computer, riding an exerbike, struggling to read a book, or playing ball with Down Syndrome kids---definitely not working with what my child actually needed. As a result I now have a h.s. student who thinks very little of himself, assumes all his assignments will be 'modfied', instead of a student who works hard, instead of a student who actually learned how to accomplish what he needs to succeed, despite his very very mild learning differences. My other child at this school is a good mainstream learner and is doing about average. If I had the $$$$ and could turn the clock back, I'd go private in a flash.
—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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
64%
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%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
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

Reading

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%
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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
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 Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%
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 Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Science

All Students81%
Female80%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%
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 86% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 6%
Hispanic 2% 6%
Black 1% 10%
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 4%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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18005 Medina Rd
Plymouth, MN 55447
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