91果冻传媒

91果冻传媒 - Established 2003

Liberty Elementary School vs. Northwinds Elementary School

Should you attend Liberty Elementary School or Northwinds 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
Liberty Elementary School
17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
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8/
10
Top 30%
Northwinds Elementary School
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Northwinds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 760 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Liberty 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwinds Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-2
K-5
Total Students
760 students
408 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwinds Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwinds Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwinds Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#130 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwinds Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(16-17 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds 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.
65%
(16-17 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds 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.
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75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Liberty Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwinds Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
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Kindergarten Students
227
64
Grade 1 Students
221
66
Grade 2 Students
261
65
Grade 3 Students
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67
Grade 4 Students
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80
Grade 5 Students
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66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Liberty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District 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 American Indian at Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwinds 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 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Big Lake 91果冻传媒 District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwinds 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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