Summary:
Wilshire Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Anthony, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently performs above state and district averages in academic proficiency, particularly in Math and among specific student subgroups.
Wilshire Park Elementary's academic performance is a standout, with 59.77% proficiency in Math, 54.65% in Reading, and 50.43% in Science, compared to state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school's 4th grade Math proficiency rate of 66.12% is notably higher than the state average of 56.72%. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 84th out of 870 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 289th out of 881 in 2023-2024, a trend worth further investigation.
Wilshire Park Elementary's diverse student population, with 66.57% White, 11.83% African American, 5.03% Hispanic, 7.4% Asian, and 8.58% two or more races, provides a unique learning environment. The school also performs well across various student subgroups, with its Hispanic and English Language Learner students ranking among the top in the state. While Wilshire Park generally outperforms nearby schools like Bel Air Elementary and Valentine Hills Elementary, some nearby schools, such as Waite Park Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,188
Students who attend Wilshire Park Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2
Number of students: 676
Racial breakdown:
White:
66.6%
African American:
11.8%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Asian:
7.4%
Hispanic:
5.0%
American Indian:
0.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%
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