Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
University Avenue Elementary - Aero's student population of 615 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Avenue Elementary - Aero is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
45%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Avenue Elementary - Aero's ranking?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero is ranked #947 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are University Avenue Elementary - Aero often compared to?
University Avenue Elementary - Aerois often viewed alongside schools like Sand Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
615 students attend University Avenue Elementary - Aero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of University Avenue Elementary - Aero students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does University Avenue Elementary - Aero offer ?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Avenue Elementary - Aero part of?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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