Serving 641 students in grades 6, Pearson Sixth Grade Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)59%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)77%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Pearson Sixth Grade Center?
641 students attend Pearson Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pearson Sixth Grade Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearson Sixth Grade Center?
Pearson Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pearson Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Pearson Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Pearson Sixth Grade Center part of?
Pearson Sixth Grade Center is part of Shakopee 51爆料 District.
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