Countryside Elementary School

Countryside Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
5701 Benton Ave,  Edina, MN
Edina Public School District
2.8
5.0
606 Students
A
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Since 1965, Countryside has been an essential addition to the Edina Public Schools family. Countryside Elementary School serves students from kindergarten to fifth grade in the welcoming neighborhood that shares its name. In addition to the quality education, dynamic curriculum and welcoming community that all Edina elementary schools share, Countryside is known for its Continuous Progress and Spanish Immersion programs. The primary goal of the Continuous Progress program is to promote long-lasting relationships and community. Students in first and second grade learn together in a classroom with two teaching partners. This group then moves on to another multi-grade room of third, fourth and fifth graders. A multi-grade approach helps students get to know their teachers and classmates in a stable environment from one year to the next. Continuous Progress classrooms are only available at Countryside and Highlands schools. Countryside Elementary uses a strategy known as two-way Spanish immersion. Students who speak English as a first language join with students who speak Spanish as a first language to create dynamic learning opportunities. Bilingual teachers instruct students in core curricula while imparting both Spanish and English language education. These two dynamic programs are just a few ways that Countryside Elementary School promotes unforgettable learning experiences in Edina. Summer programming, after-school care, gifted student assistance and more all await students enrolling in Countryside Elementary.

School Details

Head of School
Karen Bergman
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
76%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
7.6%
State Average
31.9%
Science
21%
State Average
34%
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Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
70.6%
Black
10.4%
Hispanic
7.1%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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2.8 3 Reviews
1.0 Parent
5/31/2024
The principal who works there and goes by the name Pergman is very rude & neglects special needs students. She is very dismissive and does not tend to students like needed. The school leaders have also been very dismissive about the situation. I am very disappointed and upset about this. Even with proof they have tried to deny it, imagine if there wasn't any. I do not recommend this school to anybody.

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