Marine Elementary

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Public K-6


 550 Pine St
       Marine on Saint Croix, MN  55047-4417


(651) 351-8870

District: Stillwater Area Public Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Asian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.5% Help


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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.24. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marine Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Stillwater Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stillwater Area Public Schools 97th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marine Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.00 55th 674 91.8%
2004 93.39 2nd 676 99.7%
2005 84.43 29th 685 95.8%
2006 90.07 8th 756 98.9%
2007 92.01 6th 777 99.2%
2008 88.88 10th 781 98.7%
2010 88.51 7th 803 99.1%
2011 91.25 4th 814 99.5%
2012 88.21 14th 820 98.3%
2013 89.85 19th 824 97.7%
2014 89.22 15th 826 98.2%
2015 93.06 5th 840 99.4%
2016 59.14 406th 848 52.1%
2017 50.24 508th 853 40.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, July 24, 2015

Open Quote I agree with the previous review...the 6th grade teacher is just awful. I don't understand why she is allowed to continue teaching. And now with the changes to the school...the loss of the fabulous 3rd and now the fabulous 4th grade teachers, I wouldn't recommend the school to anyone. Sadly, we have decided to leave the school and the district. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Open Quote Do NOT go to this school. The 6th grade teacher there is horrible and should just retire. All she does is scream at the kids and belittle them. And she teaches them NOTHING. Ask any parent whose kid has had this teacher and they will tell you that 6th grade is a waste of an academic year. She also teaches 5th grade math, so my kid got yelled at and belittled for two years. And to make matters worse, we were just told that this teacher is going to be the "science specialist" for 3rd - 6th graders as well as the 5th grade math and 6th grade teacher. Because of low enrollment, Marine is losing a teacher - the absolutely fabulous 3rd grade teacher. Because of seniority, the horrible 6th grade teacher stays and the fantastic 3rd grade teacher goes. And how are they going to teacher 7 grades with only 6 teachers? What a joke. There is no way we are letting our other child endure this teacher for 4 years...we are leaving Marine. If you are looking at this school, look elsewhere. If you have kids there now, get them out before this teacher destroys their self esteem. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 28, 2015

Open Quote Love the community at Marine Elementary. The school forest and 6th grade play are also highlights at the school. A place where every teacher knows every child. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 15, 2015

Open Quote I am the mom of a kindergartner and 2nd grader. We looked at many schools before we found Marine Elementary. We were thrilled to find free busing from Stillwater. Its academics are top notch so we knew our kids would get an outstanding education. But it was the small intimate setting and sense of belonging that sold us. This is a place where literally, everyone knows your name. Children feel safe and loved at this school and can blossom academically, socially and emotionally. We also love the feeling of family and how the parents come together to support the school. In this beautiful rural setting, the children get to enjoy the school forest, ice rink and Warner Nature Center. I feel assured that our kids will leave this special place confident and ready to succeed in middle school and beyond. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 15, 2015

Open Quote I am a father of a kindergartner and 4th grader. Marine Elementary is an incredible and unique school in so many ways. It’s a place where we know and feel known by all of the staff and teachers, as well as by the families in our children's classes. We have a strong sense of pride and ownership in our school; a sense that our input and participation as parents and advocates is not only welcome, but essential. This isn't a place we "go to", but rather a place we belong to. For us, Marine is much more than another collection of teachers and curriculum. This is where our children learn the meaning of living in community, of working together and solving our differences rather than avoiding them. We simply cannot imagine sending our children anywhere else! Close Quote


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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Open Quote My son has attended Marine Elementary since Kindergarten. He is now in the 4th grade. We love the creative atmosphere and one on one attention. It is truly a community school filed with loving, kind kids, parents and staff. Although it has all the benefits of a large district, we appreciate the intimate, unique experience that is Marine Elementary. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 27, 2015

Open Quote Our family is within the Stillwater school boundaries but not within Marine’s enrollment boundaries. We have taken advantage of the district’s alternative enrollment and free bussing options so that our kids can attend Marine. Both our boys have been changed by their time at Marine, it is such a unique place.

There are too many things that we love about Marine to list them all but one of my top favorites is the staff's united front on their expectations of our kids. I think their expectations can be summed up this way. School is a place of learning and all students should work to achieve their personal best each and every day. Now you are saying to yourself, all schools say they expect this of their kids. And I agree, I think most schools would say this is what they expect. The difference at Marine is that all teachers and staff reinforce that expectation in big and little ways each day. My other big "like" is that this school is a true community and each member of our community encouraged to be interested in learning, asking questions, playing, helping, encouraging others, empathizing, supporting, and growing as individuals and as a family. I absolutely believe that by sending our kids to Marine we have given them a head start on growing into best version of themselves that is possible. My other top “likes” about Marine are Forrest Fridays, Daily Oxygen Dashes, and Standing Desks. So glad to have found this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 27, 2015

Open Quote My kids love this school. They have done well academically, socially, and emotionally here. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Open Quote This is a small school where every staff member knows and cares about your child! We love that. All of the kids from every grade know her as well and that was so comforting for our daughter as she made her way through kindergarten. The test scores and academics of this school are great and that is important, but the sense of community and belonging that is felt here matters just as much to us. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Open Quote An amazing school! Fabulous, caring teachers and staff, involved parents, and rigorous academics.
I would not want to send my children anywhere else! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 4, 2011

Open Quote A warm, welcoming environment. The students and teachers all know one another, thanks in large part to the "buddy" program which matches older and younger students for the school year. We love Marine Elementary! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marine Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 145 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1989 166 1 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 175
1990 162 1 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 171
1991 169 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1992 192 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1993 191 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 170 1 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 177
1995 151 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 156
1996 151 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 156
1997 158 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1998 164 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 169
1999 171 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2000 159 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 162 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2002 166 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2003 166 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2004 155 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 147 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2006 138 0 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 145
2007 138 0 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 145
2008 133 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2009 140 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2010 120 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2011 132 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 137
2012 130 1 3 4 0 0 3 0 141
2013 119 2 2 4 3 0 4 0 134
2014 123 1 2 2 4 0 2 0 134
2015 139 0 3 6 3 0 2 0 153
2016 139 0 2 9 3 0 2 0 155
2017 128 0 4 9 2 0 1 0 144

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 8.7 17.7 3.9
1989 175 7.8 22.4 3.4
1990 171 9.3 18.3 4.1
1991 173 8.5 20.3 4
1992 195 9.2 21.1 4.1
1993 192 9.2 20.9 5.2
1994 177 9.2 19.2 2.8
1995 156 8.1 19.3 1.9
1996 156 8.1 19.3 1.9
1997 161 6.0 26.8 1.9
1998 169 n/a 0.0 3.6
1999 174 8.1 21.5 4.6
2000 161 8.5 18.9 4.3
2001 165 8.2 20.1 5.5
2002 168 8.9 18.9 4.2
2003 168 8.9 18.9 4.2
2004 157 8.2 19.1 3.2
2005 149 8.1 18.4 2.7
2006 145 7.9 18.4 2.8
2007 145 7.8 18.6 6.9
2008 141 8.7 16.2 8.5
2009 147 8.3 17.7 8.2
2010 127 8.4 15.1 11.8
2011 137 8.3 16.3 11.7
2012 141 8.4 16.7 12.1
2013 134 8.6 15.4 11.9
2014 134 9.0 14.8 10.4
2015 153 9.0 17.0 15.7
2016 155 8.0 19.3 13.5
2017 144 9.0 15.9 12.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 8.7 17.7 3.9
1989 175 7.8 22.4 3.4
1990 171 9.3 18.3 4.1
1991 173 8.5 20.3 4
1992 195 9.2 21.1 4.1
1993 192 9.2 20.9 5.2
1994 177 9.2 19.2 2.8
1995 156 8.1 19.3 1.9
1996 156 8.1 19.3 1.9
1997 161 6.0 26.8 1.9
1998 169 n/a 0.0 3.6
1999 174 8.1 21.5 4.6
2000 161 8.5 18.9 4.3
2001 165 8.2 20.1 5.5
2002 168 8.9 18.9 4.2
2003 168 8.9 18.9 4.2
2004 157 8.2 19.1 3.2
2005 149 8.1 18.4 2.7
2006 145 7.9 18.4 2.8
2007 145 7.8 18.6 6.9
2008 141 8.7 16.2 8.5
2009 147 8.3 17.7 8.2
2010 127 8.4 15.1 11.8
2011 137 8.3 16.3 11.7
2012 141 8.4 16.7 12.1
2013 134 8.6 15.4 11.9
2014 134 9.0 14.8 10.4
2015 153 9.0 17.0 15.7
2016 155 8.0 19.3 13.5
2017 144 9.0 15.9 12.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.





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Students at Marine Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2016-17 school year, 144 students attended Marine Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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