Neill Elementary

Summary:

Neill Elementary is a public elementary school in Crystal, Minnesota, serving 361 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Robbinsdale Public School District, which is ranked 330 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neill Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American (43.49%) and multi-racial (15.51%) students compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. However, Neill Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments for Math, Reading, and Science are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.1% of Neill students were proficient in Math, compared to 45.47% statewide. The school's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, tend to perform significantly worse than their peers at the district and state level.

Neill Elementary has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.33% to 76.18% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.5 over the past three years, could be a potential strength that could be leveraged to provide more individualized attention and targeted interventions. However, the stark disparities in subgroup performance and the school's consistently low rankings and test scores suggest that the school and district may need to implement more effective strategies to support the learning and growth of all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6600 Medicine Lake Rd
       Crystal, MN  55427-3042


(763) 504-7400

District: Robbinsdale Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
716th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,287 Help


Students who attend Neill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Plymouth Middle
High:    Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.5%
White:
24.1%
Two or more races:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Neill Elementary ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Neill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.5%), White (24.1%), two or more races (15.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neill Elementary is 11.2, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neill Elementary is $15,287, which is the 6th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Neill Elementary 716th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Neill Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Robbinsdale Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Robbinsdale Public School District 330th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Neill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.20 272nd 674 59.6%
2004 48.23 417th 676 38.3%
2005 64.41 240th 685 65.0%
2006 61.60 315th 756 58.3%
2007 72.86 163rd 777 79.0%
2008 44.07 554th 781 29.1%
2009 39.67 326th 434 24.9%
2010 48.07 549th 803 31.6%
2011 34.16 650th 814 20.1%
2012 37.62 635th 820 22.6%
2013 35.34 626th 824 24.0%
2014 37.10 609th 826 26.3%
2015 36.62 621st 840 26.1%
2016 30.59 664th 848 21.7%
2017 28.48 680th 853 20.3%
2018 28.73 676th 847 20.2%
2019 23.13 707th 870 18.7%
2021 26.43 672nd 869 22.7%
2022 33.44 629th 858 26.7%
2023 14.73 724th 845 14.3%
2024 21.23 716th 881 18.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.84 57th 98 41.8%
2019 24.26 84th 96 12.5%
2024 21.96 68th 81 16.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.65 111th 242 54.1%
2019 29.17 201st 239 15.9%
2023 31.90 208th 276 24.6%
2024 69.49 54th 303 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.79 433rd 463 6.5%
2019 31.39 378th 515 26.6%
2021 21.50 366th 417 12.2%
2022 40.73 317th 500 36.6%
2023 12.11 494th 524 5.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.48 568th 728 22.0%
2019 32.05 560th 740 24.3%
2021 46.55 394th 683 42.3%
2022 39.46 424th 663 36.0%
2023 17.49 674th 774 12.9%
2024 27.80 622nd 793 21.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.56 612th 774 20.9%
2019 27.72 623rd 787 20.8%
2021 28.88 609th 783 22.2%
2022 19.49 655th 799 18.0%
2023 9.85 718th 787 8.8%
2024 15.75 699th 809 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.77 628th 779 19.4%
2019 19.43 678th 798 15.0%
2021 22.47 634th 784 19.1%
2022 44.87 523rd 808 35.3%
2023 20.26 663rd 799 17.0%
2024 27.45 643rd 826 22.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.77 188th 266 29.3%
2019 35.88 196th 283 30.7%
2021 47.44 114th 227 49.8%
2022 41.78 161st 282 42.9%
2023 24.86 228th 279 18.3%
2024 33.75 207th 310 33.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.26 115th 219 47.5%
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Rank History for White students at Neill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.89 307th 712 56.9%
2019 46.58 425th 722 41.1%
2021 34.85 528th 710 25.6%
2022 55.11 329th 725 54.6%
2023 35.82 499th 712 29.9%
2024 19.68 657th 730 10.0%
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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
Saturday, April 7, 2018

Open Quote We love Neill. Despite what these charts and graphs may indicate, it is a fantastic school that meets the needs of a very diverse group of students. Our kids are high-achieving and have received fantastic opportunities to grow and be challenged through the gifted and talented program. We love the fact that it is diverse. And the teachers are AMAZING. This is a great neighborhood school. Period. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 19, 2016

Open Quote The learning environment is this school is terrific. There are a lot of first and second generation families that attend this school, which may account for some of the lower scoring of the tests. The teachers and principals have all been engaged and positive in our 3 years here. My son begged to go to school when he was sick. That says a lot. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 13, 2015

Open Quote Neill has a dynamic Principal and staff. There are programs for all students, gifted, special needs, and all in between. The staff cares, parents can be involved, kids can thrive. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Neill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 583 47 30 10 4 n/a n/a 0 674
1989 543 37 29 14 8 n/a n/a 0 631
1990 546 51 35 11 10 n/a n/a 0 653
1991 517 44 29 8 8 n/a n/a 0 606
1992 493 47 22 12 9 n/a n/a 0 583
1993 503 36 16 7 9 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 451 37 18 16 10 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 471 35 17 13 15 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 471 35 17 13 15 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 461 35 26 19 15 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 469 38 30 16 14 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 457 34 30 15 11 n/a n/a 0 547
2000 450 49 30 21 9 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 411 48 26 20 8 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 400 75 26 40 11 n/a n/a 0 552
2003 400 75 26 40 11 n/a n/a 0 552
2004 373 93 22 38 19 n/a n/a 0 545
2005 315 98 28 34 14 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 282 125 26 43 7 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 261 148 33 46 18 n/a n/a 0 506
2008 249 142 34 56 12 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 237 143 40 54 9 n/a n/a 0 483
2010 287 168 46 51 7 n/a n/a 0 559
2011 283 134 37 66 5 0 48 0 573
2012 268 153 31 58 5 2 53 0 570
2013 206 167 35 51 4 3 49 0 515
2014 195 171 30 44 1 2 61 0 504
2015 202 184 34 43 3 2 66 0 534
2016 184 175 44 50 1 2 60 0 516
2017 164 193 34 46 0 1 53 0 491
2018 141 173 34 47 0 1 61 0 457
2019 137 176 24 38 0 1 62 0 438
2020 130 190 18 44 0 0 62 0 444
2021 101 157 12 48 0 0 46 0 364
2022 106 153 14 41 1 0 50 0 365
2023 87 157 21 36 4 0 56 0 361

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 Neill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 36.5 18.4 11.9
1989 631 29.4 21.4 10.9
1990 653 27.1 24.0 14.7
1991 606 29.8 20.3 16.8
1992 583 26.1 22.3 16.8
1993 571 28.5 20.0 16.5
1994 532 29.3 18.2 21.2
1995 551 30.7 17.9 15.8
1996 551 30.7 17.9 15.8
1997 556 29.0 19.2 0
1998 567 n/a 0.0 13.2
1999 547 36.7 14.9 11.2
2000 559 31.4 17.8 24.5
2001 513 28.3 18.1 22.2
2002 552 27.4 20.1 29.2
2003 552 27.4 20.1 29.2
2004 545 29.4 18.5 35.2
2005 489 28.1 17.4 36.4
2006 483 26.4 18.3 41.8
2007 506 30.4 16.6 45.7
2008 493 32.2 15.3 48.5
2009 483 25.5 18.9 50.9
2010 559 34.5 16.1 47.8
2011 573 35.4 16.1 50.3
2012 570 35.8 15.8 53.2
2013 515 36.0 14.2 58.4
2014 504 32.6 15.4 60.1
2015 534 40.0 13.3 61.4
2016 516 39.0 13.2 64.3
2017 491 36.2 13.5 64.2
2018 457 32.4 14.0 64.1
2019 438 35.0 12.4 61.2
2020 444 30.3 14.6 64.2
2021 364 29.0 12.5 61.8
2022 365 29.7 12.2 52.3
2023 361 32.2 11.2 76.2

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 Neill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 36.5 18.4 11.9
1989 631 29.4 21.4 10.9
1990 653 27.1 24.0 14.7
1991 606 29.8 20.3 16.8
1992 583 26.1 22.3 16.8
1993 571 28.5 20.0 16.5
1994 532 29.3 18.2 21.2
1995 551 30.7 17.9 15.8
1996 551 30.7 17.9 15.8
1997 556 29.0 19.2 0
1998 567 n/a 0.0 13.2
1999 547 36.7 14.9 11.2
2000 559 31.4 17.8 24.5
2001 513 28.3 18.1 22.2
2002 552 27.4 20.1 29.2
2003 552 27.4 20.1 29.2
2004 545 29.4 18.5 35.2
2005 489 28.1 17.4 36.4
2006 483 26.4 18.3 41.8
2007 506 30.4 16.6 45.7
2008 493 32.2 15.3 48.5
2009 483 25.5 18.9 50.9
2010 559 34.5 16.1 47.8
2011 573 35.4 16.1 50.3
2012 570 35.8 15.8 53.2
2013 515 36.0 14.2 58.4
2014 504 32.6 15.4 60.1
2015 534 40.0 13.3 61.4
2016 516 39.0 13.2 64.3
2017 491 36.2 13.5 64.2
2018 457 32.4 14.0 64.1
2019 438 35.0 12.4 61.2
2020 444 30.3 14.6 64.2
2021 364 29.0 12.5 61.8
2022 365 29.7 12.2 52.3
2023 361 32.2 11.2 76.2

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 Neill Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,287

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Neill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 707th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 724th of 845 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Neill Elementary)26.515.8
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Robbinsdale Public School District)45.740.6
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Neill Elementary)33.817.2
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Robbinsdale Public School District)43.539.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Neill Elementary)38.834
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (Robbinsdale Public School District)47.440.2
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Neill Elementary)37.528
 9.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Robbinsdale Public School District)45.539.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Neill Elementary)47.325
 22.3%
   5th Grade Math (Robbinsdale Public School District)33.927.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Neill Elementary)58.138.3
 19.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Robbinsdale Public School District)57.353.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Neill Elementary)35.625.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Robbinsdale Public School District)41.238.9
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students438361
 17.6%
African American176157
 10.8%
American Indian04
Asian2421
 12.5%
Hispanic3836
 5.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White13787
 36.5%
Two or More Races6256
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.2%76.2%
 15%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Neill Elementary

Students who attend Neill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plymouth Middle
High : Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Neill Elementary.

Neill Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students at Neill Elementary are 43% African American, 24% White, 16% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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