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Susan Lindgren Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 491 students

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Posted December 17, 2004

The teachers at Susan Lindgren are awesome in helping the children transition to a new school and a new grade. I have the utmost respect for Ms. Groven, Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Berg and Ms. Bartee. They are an awesome group of people who really care about the children in their care. Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by Cheryl Wallace, a parent


Posted September 16, 2004

Susan Lindgren Intermediate School is a wonderful school. Teachers and principal have attended workshops on the 'Responsive Classroom' to implement good communication skills between student/teacher/home. Social incidents of bullying, either verbal or physical, are dealt with swiftly and professionally. These incidents are very rare to due swift, consistent reinforcement of social expections. Music, both vocal, and instrumental, visual art and phy ed are still in the curriculum, even with dwindling state funding. Parent groups are active in supporting the school, as are the students by way of an annual fundraiser. Curriculum is challenging and creates a tone of expecting high standards and responsibility from the students. The students are being prepared well for the next step to Junior High. It is a top notch school.
—Submitted by kathleen goor, 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.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
47%
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 Students68%
Female80%
Male59%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant68%
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%
Female89%
Male77%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English88%
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

Reading

All Students81%
Female80%
Male83%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant81%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
69%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

79 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 Students57%
Female66%
Male50%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%
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 Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant67%
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 Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant51%

Science

All Students62%
Female58%
Male67%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
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 68% 76%
Black 18% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 6%
Hispanic 5% 6%
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 29%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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4801 West 41st St
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (952) 928-6700

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