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Hanover Elementary School vs. Big Woods Elementary School

Should you attend Hanover Elementary School or Big Woods Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hanover Elementary School
274 Labeauxe Ave Ne
Hanover, MN 55341
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Big Woods Elementary School
13470 Frankfort Pkwy Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Hanover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Big Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hanover Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 648 students in grades 1-4, Big Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
1-4
Total Students
371 students
648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hanover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hanover Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Woods Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hanover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Woods Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#61 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
#80 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hanover Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Woods Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)
79%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hanover Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Big Woods Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
63
-
Grade 1 Students
65
147
Grade 2 Students
79
161
Grade 3 Students
52
166
Grade 4 Students
58
174
Grade 5 Students
54
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hanover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
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% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hanover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hanover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hanover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hanover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hanover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hanover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hanover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hanover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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