D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Sonnesyn Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3421 BOONE AVE N, New Hope, MN 55427
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
298
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−13 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−16 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%47%reading -17 pts, math -26 pts6th percentile (list)
Black32%17%reading -3 pts, math -17 pts25th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -1 pts, math -10 pts28th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -26 pts, math -26 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -7 pts, math -23 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3421 BOONE AVE N
City New Hope
ZIP Code 55427
District 2731780
NCES School ID 273178001337
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55427

Understanding the community around Sonnesyn Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,608
Per Capita Income $44,991
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.8%
High School or Higher 94.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $318,600
Median Rent $1,330
Owner-Occupied 67.8%
Renter-Occupied 32.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sonnesyn Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 40.3%
White 25.8%
Hispanic/Latino 19.5%
Two or More Races 9.1%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 298
Teachers (FTE) 28.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sonnesyn Elementary?
Sonnesyn Elementary has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sonnesyn Elementary?
Sonnesyn Elementary has 298 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Sonnesyn Elementary serve?
Sonnesyn Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sonnesyn Elementary receive per student?
Sonnesyn Elementary receives $19,907 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sonnesyn Elementary in 55427 ▼
Avg Home Value
$372,261
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,593
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
32.2%

Other Schools in 55427

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026