Best High Schools in Kensington, MN

Kensington, MN has 4 high schools with 2,090 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kensington score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kensington exceed expectations.

1. Brandon-evansville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students

2. Alexandria Area High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students

3. West Central Area Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students

4. Minnewaska Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 399 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kensington, MN

Kensington, MN has 4 middle schools with 1,477 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kensington score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kensington exceed expectations.

1. Brandon-evansville Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students

2. Discovery Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students

3. Wca Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students

4. Minnewaska Area Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kensington, MN

Kensington, MN has 5 elementary schools with 1,187 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kensington score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kensington greatly exceed expectations.

1. Garfield Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students

2. Minnewaska Area Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 351 Students

3. Lincoln Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students

4. West Central Area S. El.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students

5. Brandon Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 112 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kensington, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kensington, MN has a total population of 710 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kensington, MN

4,754

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kensington, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

13.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kensington, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kensington, MN.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kensington, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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