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L.H. Tanglen Elementary

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L.H. Tanglen Elementary ranks 643 rd of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

643^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 26% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

L.H. Tanglen Elementary is a public elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving 518 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hopkins Public School District.

Academically, L.H. Tanglen has consistently ranked in the lower half of Minnesota elementary schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates in math and reading below the state averages. Compared to nearby schools like Park Spanish Immersion Elementary and Xinxing Academy, both part of the St. Louis Park Public School District, L.H. Tanglen's academic performance is lower. However, the school does perform better than some other schools in the Hopkins district, such as Eisenhower Elementary and Alice Smith Elementary.

L.H. Tanglen has a diverse student population, with significant percentages of Asian, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. The school has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past 10 years, dropping from 530 out of 848 schools in 2015-2016 to 643 out of 872 schools in 2024-2025. This trend suggests the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and academic achievement at the school.

521

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,279

Per pupil spending ?

47.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10901 Hillside Ln
Minnetonka, MN 55305-2577

(952) 988-4900

District: Hopkins Public School District

Students who attend L.H. Tanglen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hopkins North Middle School
High:	Hopkins High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.8%

African American:

28.0%

Hispanic:

9.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 35th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (37% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

!Math scores 11 pts below the Minnesota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg43%

Minnesota avg47%

643^rd of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 7Elementary Schools in the Hopkins Public School District

223^rd of 446Hopkins Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	30.4	643 of 872	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.2	626 of 881	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.0	540 of 845	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.8	554 of 858	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.1	426 of 869	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.1	580 of 870	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.7	556 of 847	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.3	572 of 853	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.1	530 of 848	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.1	544 of 840	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.6	480 of 826	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.2	414 of 824	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.8	525 of 820	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.4	583 of 814	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	58.4	406 of 803	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.1	213 of 434	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.3	275 of 781	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.5	198 of 777	74.5%	★★★★☆
2006	72.2	176 of 756	76.7%	★★★★☆
2005	67.1	215 of 685	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	78.3	91 of 676	86.5%	★★★★☆
2003	75.2	125 of 674	81.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	35.4	197 of 298	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.3	247 of 310	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.7	177 of 279	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.3	148 of 282	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.3	110 of 227	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.1	108 of 283	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.0	110 of 266	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2018	33.3	85 of 134	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	23.2	268 of 303	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.3	261 of 303	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.0	254 of 276	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	18.2	242 of 256	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	25.8	210 of 242	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	33.1	569 of 799	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.7	572 of 809	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.9	517 of 787	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.9	563 of 799	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.1	454 of 783	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.6	523 of 787	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.7	530 of 774	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	20.1	203 of 238	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.9	123 of 220	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	19.0	658 of 764	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.3	722 of 793	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	20.2	655 of 774	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.0	527 of 663	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.8	436 of 683	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.3	479 of 740	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.2	520 of 728	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	26.8	632 of 812	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.4	596 of 826	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.4	498 of 799	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.6	463 of 808	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.6	355 of 784	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.8	547 of 798	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	524 of 779	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	48.1	47 of 87	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	43.1	330 of 562	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.8	489 of 572	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.4	232 of 524	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.1	254 of 500	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.7	215 of 463	53.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	35.7	513 of 714	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	46.1	414 of 730	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	322 of 712	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.5	393 of 725	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.7	208 of 710	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	64.2	240 of 722	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.1	187 of 712	73.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2022)46th percentile+11 vs school

Special Education (2025)41st percentile+15 vs school

Asian (2018)37th percentile~ school

African American (2025)34th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)29th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)28th percentile~ school

Male (2025)22nd percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)15th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)14th percentile-12 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)12th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading39%-10 vs state

Math34%-11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 20, 2017

I have a first grader and have been very happy with Tanglen as our choice for him. The principal, Dr. Hebeisen who has been in place since 2013 is a wonderful leader who creates an environment of respect and enthusiasm for learning. The teachers are really strong and happy under his leadership. The school is diverse and serves families from a wide range of income and works very hard to meet all kids needs. My son is able to participate in challenge math and reading, weekly in-school Spanish, STEM extracuriculars, chess class etc. and feels welcomed and excited to learn. I like that he is learning to connect with people of all backgrounds and socio-economic situations and become a well-rounded kid Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 5, 2014

This school has done a 180 in the past year due to a new principal and a new approach to behavior rewards. The whole attitude of the school has greatly improved. The teachers and staff seem much happier. The students seem more excited about the school and have Tanglen Pride! There has been a wonderful and much needed turn around at this school! I foresee that continuing with the new principal and changes from this past year! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 20, 2013

Nice school, enthusiastic new Principal! but need some more attention and serious involvement of teachers and parents to teach students self discipline,manners and behaviour. My child not getting all the hot lunch food items (most of them always finish before my kid's class enter for lunch.. ??)and also enough time to eat lunch .. :( Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 23, 2012

I have 1st grader here @ Tanglen and soon to be kindergartner next year. This school has solved a lot of the issues that have been a problems in the past.
*There is now a Behavior Plan that every student is held accountable for their actions. Whether it be in the lunchroom, playground or even the hallway.
*The principal is weekly giving update on things we need to know about the school and is always accessible to chat with.

I haven't been more happy to see my child grow, learn and be a great role model. The diversity in the school has help my child be a well rounded kid and I couldn't ask for anything more. I would highly recommend sending your child here. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 2, 2011

I have a 3rd grader and 1st grader here @ Tanglen. My 3rd grader has attended Tanglen since 1st grade. This school has several issues, here are a few.
*Bad behavior with no consequences.
*Lack of communication!!!
*Class sizes are huge, almost 30 kids per class.
*No LRTs (Learning Resource Teachers).
*No authority/leadership.
*Depressing environment, building and playground are outdated.
*Bullying rules @ this school, kids run the show.
*Teacher morale is low, they are overworked and not supported by admins.
*Overall culture of disrespect between staff, students, parent's.
*Not enough options for gifted and talented students.
*Recess is like a war zone/free for all/etc.
*No cultural/holiday/birthday celebrations allowed :(
Don't send your child here, their education will suffer. This has got to be one of the worst schools in the Hopkins School District. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 18, 2010

I don't appreciate that Hopkins schools do not offer foreign language until middle school, and no band/orchestra until middle school, either - a serious drawback for us. Some teachers are really good, but the discipline philosophy is inferior to that in some of the other schools we explored. We are transferring/open enroling our daughter to another school in another district next year. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)				MCA-III Reading (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
L.H. Tanglen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10901 Hillside Ln	Minnetonka	55305	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 988-4900	521	45	11.5	47.6%	244 (46.8%)	146 (28.0%)	48 (9.2%)	30 (5.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.2%)	30.4	643^rd of 872 public elementary schools	26.3%		34.2	626^th of 881 public elementary schools	28.9%	17	47.5	27.5	26.0	34.2	39.6	27.5	48.5	39.4	$13,279
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary	Public	K-5	9400 Cedar Lake Rd	Saint Louis Park	55426	Hennepin County	St. Louis Park Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 928-6555	533	32	16.6	10.7%	378 (70.9%)	12 (2.3%)	87 (16.3%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (9.0%)	90	47^th of 872 public elementary schools	94.6%		87.6	67^th of 881 public elementary schools	92.4%	20	85.6	70.4	72.8	76.6	64.4	66.7	81.5	70.6	$13,336
Aquila Elementary	Public	K-5	8500 W 31st St	Saint Louis Park	55426	Hennepin County	St. Louis Park Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 928-6500	498	36	13.8	46.2%	216 (43.4%)	119 (23.9%)	75 (15.1%)	28 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (11.4%)	55	423^rd of 872 public elementary schools	51.5%		59.2	383^rd of 881 public elementary schools	56.5%	40	57.8	43.2	58.5	53.8	36.9	44.6	59.6	47.6	$15,303
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Highway 7	Hopkins	55305	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 988-4300	504	40	12.5	47.4%	201 (39.9%)	155 (30.8%)	98 (19.4%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.5%)	29.8	653^rd of 872 public elementary schools	25.1%		18.2	734^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.7%	81	42.1	34.2	10.5	33.2	44.3	37.5	29.0	38.8	$17,904
Xinxing Academy	Public	K-5	1001 Highway 7	Hopkins	55305	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 988-4300	238	16	15.0	10.1%	122 (51.3%)	4 (1.7%)	23 (9.7%)	47 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (17.6%)	94.2	22^nd of 872 public elementary schools	97.5%		86.1	78^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.1%	56	97.6	88.2	61.8	80.2	81.0	70.6	85.5	80.2	$9,012
Alice Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Minnetonka Mills Rd	Hopkins	55343	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 988-4200	467	36	13.0	55.0%	142 (30.4%)	151 (32.3%)	116 (24.8%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.5%)	22.2	696^th of 872 public elementary schools	20.2%		23.6	703^rd of 881 public elementary schools	20.2%	7	35.7	31.2	18.8	28.5	27.8	36.5	42.9	35.6	$15,052
Sunset Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	13005 Sunset Tr	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 745-5900	712	45	15.7	28.1%	462 (64.9%)	101 (14.2%)	37 (5.2%)	58 (8.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.2%)	83.4	107^th of 872 public elementary schools	87.7%		78.1	159^th of 881 public elementary schools	82.0%	52	76.9	67.7	61.4	68.6	61.2	59.8	72.1	64.9	$13,687
Peter Hobart Elementary	Public	K-5	6500 W 26th St	Saint Louis Park	55426	Hennepin County	St. Louis Park Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 928-6600	435	30	14.6	43.9%	202 (46.4%)	88 (20.2%)	68 (15.6%)	9 (2.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (14.5%)	52.4	452^nd of 872 public elementary schools	48.2%		58.8	389^th of 881 public elementary schools	55.8%	63	46.7	66.7	43.0	50.6	38.7	44.8	55.6	47.3	$15,262
Park Virtual - Elementary	Public	K-5	6425 W 33rd St	Saint Louis Park	55426	Hennepin County	St. Louis Park Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(952) 928-6000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
St. Louis Park Special Education Program	Public	PK, KG-6	6300 Walker St	Saint Louis Park	55416	Hennepin County	St. Louis Park Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 928-6068	135	10	13.2	47.4%	67 (49.6%)	44 (32.6%)	9 (6.7%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.7%)								(n/a)									$4,026

Frequently Asked Questions about L.H. Tanglen Elementary

What is the racial makeup of L.H. Tanglen Elementary?

Students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary are 47% White, 28% African American, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What schools do graduates of L.H. Tanglen Elementary attend?

Students who attend L.H. Tanglen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hopkins North Middle School
High : Hopkins High School

How many students attend L.H. Tanglen Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 521 students attended L.H. Tanglen Elementary.

Is L.H. Tanglen Elementary a good school?

L.H. Tanglen Elementary ranks 643^rd of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is L.H. Tanglen Elementary in?

Hopkins Public School District

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