The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (09-10)
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)13%
7%
Black
(09-10)n/a
10%
White
(09-10)84%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
34%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ada-Borup Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
How many students attend Borup Elementary School?
71 students attend Borup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Borup Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Borup Elementary School offer ?
Borup Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Borup Elementary School part of?
Borup Elementary School is part of Ada-Borup Public School District.
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