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Scandia Elementary

Summary:

Scandia Elementary is a public elementary school located in Scandia, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 365. The school is part of the Forest Lake Public School District, which is ranked 193 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scandia Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools, with its students performing significantly better than the state and district averages in MCA-III assessments for Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. The school's 3rd, 5th, and 6th-grade students consistently outperform their peers in the district and state in both Math and Reading proficiency. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with over 89% of students identifying as white, which is lower than the racial diversity found in nearby schools and the state as a whole. Additionally, Scandia Elementary serves a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families, with only 21.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state and district averages.

The school's strong academic performance and relatively low percentage of students from low-income families may present an opportunity to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of underperforming subgroups, such as minority students or students with special needs. While Scandia Elementary's academic excellence is commendable, the lack of racial and socioeconomic diversity may be an area for further exploration and potential improvement to ensure that the school is providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 14351 Scandia Tr N
       Scandia, MN  55073-9412

(651) 982-3300

District: Forest Lake Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,521 Help


Students who attend Scandia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forest Lake Area Middle School
High:    Forest Lake Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scandia Elementary ranks better than 78.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Forest Lake Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Forest Lake Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scandia Elementary is 17.6, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Forest Lake Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scandia Elementary is $10,521. 5 elementary schools in the Forest Lake Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scandia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scandia Elementary 190th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Scandia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Forest Lake Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Lake Public School District 193rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scandia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Scandia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.37 51st 674 92.4%
2004 72.04 159th 676 76.5%
2005 69.06 196th 685 71.4%
2006 76.60 124th 756 83.6%
2007 78.18 106th 777 86.4%
2008 79.94 90th 781 88.5%
2010 76.08 127th 803 84.2%
2011 75.51 148th 814 81.8%
2012 85.56 33rd 820 96.0%
2013 76.21 160th 824 80.6%
2014 85.12 52nd 826 93.7%
2015 72.94 215th 840 74.4%
2016 77.10 160th 848 81.1%
2017 77.74 153rd 853 82.1%
2018 74.72 191st 847 77.4%
2019 68.20 289th 870 66.8%
2021 82.47 107th 869 87.7%
2022 73.46 217th 858 74.7%
2023 73.28 223rd 845 73.6%
2024 75.70 190th 881 78.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scandia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.46 440th 740 40.5%
2023 83.46 66th 774 91.5%
2024 89.40 24th 793 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Scandia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.57 131st 774 83.1%
2019 64.42 308th 787 60.9%
2021 83.52 70th 783 91.1%
2022 76.79 151st 799 81.1%
2023 72.49 206th 787 73.8%
2024 72.35 204th 809 74.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Scandia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.19 255th 779 67.3%
2019 68.25 258th 798 67.7%
2021 75.81 151st 784 80.7%
2022 65.35 283rd 808 65.0%
2023 68.70 247th 799 69.1%
2024 73.59 191st 826 76.9%
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Rank History for White students at Scandia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.35 321st 712 54.9%
2019 44.88 444th 722 38.5%
2021 70.43 170th 710 76.1%
2022 58.07 299th 725 58.8%
2023 54.87 325th 712 54.4%
2024 61.49 251st 730 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Open Quote Scandia is a big school with a small and intimate feel. My children have an education that is tailored to them specifically....which definitely sets them up for success.

The office staff is incredible and the principal is devoted to her school.

We are very happy here. Prior to Scandia, we were at Central Montessori in Forest Lake (#677) and while that school means well, it is disorganized and doesn't function smoothly. My oldest was also at Deephaven (#4) in the Minnetonka District and that has ALWAYS been my comparison school as we loved it so much. But, now with Scandia as our school, I do not feel my children will be lacking anything and have no need to compare it to Deephaven now. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scandia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 511 0 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1989 481 1 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1990 519 3 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 528 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 519 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 518 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1994 503 0 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1995 512 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 512 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 503 2 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 483 2 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 454 3 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2000 444 2 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 535 4 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 521 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 521 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 510 2 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 489 2 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 502 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 469 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 458 0 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 439 1 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2010 426 1 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2011 412 1 5 5 1 0 6 0 430
2012 410 2 3 3 1 0 7 0 426
2013 366 0 4 4 0 0 11 0 385
2014 343 0 1 4 0 0 10 0 358
2015 315 0 5 3 0 0 12 0 335
2016 299 0 5 3 0 0 9 0 316
2017 305 0 5 4 0 0 10 0 324
2018 309 1 1 6 0 0 10 0 327
2019 321 2 4 4 0 0 9 0 340
2020 329 1 6 4 1 0 5 0 346
2021 328 1 5 5 3 0 7 0 349
2022 313 2 4 9 5 0 10 0 343
2023 328 1 10 10 5 0 11 0 365
2024 284 2 7 12 4 0 12 0 321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scandia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 526 24.0 21.9 2.7
1989 494 24.3 20.3 3.2
1990 533 24.6 21.6 2.4
1991 535 24.2 22.1 2.6
1992 524 24.6 21.3 4.8
1993 529 28.0 18.9 5.1
1994 515 24.8 20.8 3.9
1995 524 25.3 20.7 4.2
1996 524 25.3 20.7 4.2
1997 515 26.9 19.1 5.2
1998 494 n/a 0.0 6.5
1999 467 29.1 16.0 5.4
2000 455 24.7 18.4 8.8
2001 546 27.2 20.1 6.4
2002 527 24.9 21.2 7.8
2003 527 24.9 21.2 7.8
2004 520 25.4 20.5 8.1
2005 497 24.4 20.4 8.5
2006 505 25.0 20.2 8.1
2007 473 24.5 19.3 7.2
2008 467 25.1 18.6 5.8
2009 452 24.9 18.2 6.2
2010 440 23.3 18.8 10.7
2011 430 23.1 18.5 12.6
2012 426 22.2 19.1 12.2
2013 385 20.6 18.6 16.4
2014 358 22.3 16.0 13.4
2015 335 20.0 16.7 15.2
2016 316 18.0 17.5 12.7
2017 324 18.1 17.8 14.2
2018 327 19.3 16.9 14.4
2019 340 17.9 18.9 16.8
2020 346 18.6 18.5 12.4
2021 349 2.0 174.5 10.6
2022 343 15.1 22.6 8.7
2023 365 22.1 16.4 21.9
2024 321 18.1 17.6 19.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scandia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 526 24.0 21.9 2.7
1989 494 24.3 20.3 3.2
1990 533 24.6 21.6 2.4
1991 535 24.2 22.1 2.6
1992 524 24.6 21.3 4.8
1993 529 28.0 18.9 5.1
1994 515 24.8 20.8 3.9
1995 524 25.3 20.7 4.2
1996 524 25.3 20.7 4.2
1997 515 26.9 19.1 5.2
1998 494 n/a 0.0 6.5
1999 467 29.1 16.0 5.4
2000 455 24.7 18.4 8.8
2001 546 27.2 20.1 6.4
2002 527 24.9 21.2 7.8
2003 527 24.9 21.2 7.8
2004 520 25.4 20.5 8.1
2005 497 24.4 20.4 8.5
2006 505 25.0 20.2 8.1
2007 473 24.5 19.3 7.2
2008 467 25.1 18.6 5.8
2009 452 24.9 18.2 6.2
2010 440 23.3 18.8 10.7
2011 430 23.1 18.5 12.6
2012 426 22.2 19.1 12.2
2013 385 20.6 18.6 16.4
2014 358 22.3 16.0 13.4
2015 335 20.0 16.7 15.2
2016 316 18.0 17.5 12.7
2017 324 18.1 17.8 14.2
2018 327 19.3 16.9 14.4
2019 340 17.9 18.9 16.8
2020 346 18.6 18.5 12.4
2021 349 2.0 174.5 10.6
2022 343 15.1 22.6 8.7
2023 365 22.1 16.4 21.9
2024 321 18.1 17.6 19.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scandia Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,521

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scandia Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 223rd of 845 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Scandia Elementary)73.762
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Forest Lake Public School District)65.262.5
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Scandia Elementary)63.236
 27.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Forest Lake Public School District)50.548.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Scandia Elementary)73.768
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Forest Lake Public School District)60.459.5
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Scandia Elementary)54.456
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Public School District)51.547.1
 4.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Scandia Elementary)70.558.5
 12%
   5th Grade Math (Forest Lake Public School District)5851.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Scandia Elementary)66.769.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Public School District)65.164.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Scandia Elementary)54.661.5
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Forest Lake Public School District)58.857.8
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Scandia Elementary)58.350
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Forest Lake Public School District)51.140.8
 10.3%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Scandia Elementary)69.472.6
 3.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Forest Lake Public School District)6656.8
 9.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students340365
 7.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian05
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic410
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White321328
 2.2%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%21.9%
 5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scandia Elementary

Students at Scandia Elementary are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Scandia Elementary.

Students who attend Scandia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forest Lake Area Middle School
High : Forest Lake Area High School

Scandia Elementary ranks 190th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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