Sioux Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)6%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)13%
9%
Black
(19-20)28%
11%
White
(19-20)45%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
35%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Sioux Trail Elementary School?
315 students attend Sioux Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sioux Trail Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sioux Trail Elementary School offer ?
Sioux Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sioux Trail Elementary School part of?
Sioux Trail Elementary School is part of Burnsville Public School District.
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