Serving 342 students in grades 6, Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)52%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School?
342 students attend Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School?
Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School offer ?
Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School part of?
Willow Creek Intr. Elementary School is part of Owatonna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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