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Rush Creek Elementary School vs. Basswood Elementary School

Should you attend Rush Creek Elementary School or Basswood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Rush Creek Elementary School
8801 County Rd 101
Maple Grove, MN 55311
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Basswood Elementary School
15425 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Rush Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Basswood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rush Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 848 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Basswood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
743 students
848 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rush Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Basswood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rush Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Basswood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rush Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Basswood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rush Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Osseo Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Basswood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Osseo Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#30 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
#61 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rush Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Basswood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in MN)
75%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rush Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Basswood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rush Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Basswood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rush Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Basswood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rush Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Basswood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
101
130
Grade 1 Students
125
151
Grade 2 Students
140
144
Grade 3 Students
132
129
Grade 4 Students
131
145
Grade 5 Students
114
149

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Basswood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Basswood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Basswood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Basswood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
69%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Basswood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rush Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Basswood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rush Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Basswood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rush Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Basswood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rush Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Basswood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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