Best Schools in Shafer, MN
Shafer, MN has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,682 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Shafer don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shafer, MN
The top high schools in Shafer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Lake Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
2. Chisago Lakes Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shafer, MN
The top middle schools in Shafer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chisago Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
2. Forest Lake Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 853 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shafer, MN
The top elementary schools in Shafer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scandia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 365 Students
2. Taylors Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Chisago Lakes El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shafer, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shafer, MN has a total population of 2,526 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shafer, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shafer, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shafer, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shafer, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shafer, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shafer, MN
How many schools are in Shafer, MN?
Shafer, MN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,682 students in total.
How do schools in Shafer perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Shafer score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Shafer don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shafer?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations