Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion's student population of 533 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion's ranking?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is ranked #366 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion often compared to?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersionis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon Bailey Elementary School, Liberty Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion?
533 students attend Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion offer ?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion part of?
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion is part of South Washington County Schools School District.
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