Serving 743 students in grades 4-8, Foley Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foley Intermediate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Foley Intermediate Elementary School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Foley Intermediate Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foley Intermediate Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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
#411 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Foley Intermediate Elementary School's ranking?
Foley Intermediate Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Foley Intermediate Elementary School often compared to?
Foley Intermediate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School, Foley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Foley Intermediate Elementary School?
743 students attend Foley Intermediate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Foley Intermediate Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foley Intermediate Elementary School?
Foley Intermediate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Foley Intermediate Elementary School offer ?
Foley Intermediate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foley Intermediate Elementary School part of?
Foley Intermediate Elementary School is part of Foley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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