The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Math. The lowest is 44% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hassan Elementary
Hassan Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fourth grade in Rogers, a rapidly growing northwest suburb of Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The school is part of the Elk River Public School District, a larger system covering several communities. Hassan sits in a community that combines residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and industrial employment centers, all oriented around the Interstate 94 corridor. The city has experienced substantial population growth over the past two decades, driven in part by the annexation of the former Hassan Township, and the area remains in an active phase of residential and commercial development.
Academically, Hassan Elementary shows clear strengths. On state assessments in math, students in both tested grades perform at a level well above typical results across the county. Reading and writing (English language arts) proficiency is also solid, though the share of students meeting standards is lower than in math. Science data is available from an older testing cycle; it reflects a moderate performance, but because the school serves only through fourth grade, that result comes from a prior year and a grade level no longer enrolled here. When measured against other schools in Hennepin County, Hassan’s overall proficiency index sits comfortably in the top quarter of districts, a strong indicator for a primary-grade school. Only a single year of testing data is available for the current assessment, so trends cannot yet be read.
The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable share of Asian, Black, and multiracial students, along with a smaller Hispanic presence. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that is lower than many schools in the region and reflects the relatively high median household income reported for the city of Rogers. Information on students with individualized education plans and English learners is not available in the data; a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education staffing and English language support, particularly given that the district recently approved budget reductions affecting teaching and paraprofessional positions for the 2024-2025 school year. The district also passed a capital projects levy in late 2024 to fund technology, safety, and facility upgrades, a sign of ongoing investment even as the system adjusts to declining enrollment and inflationary pressures.
Rogers itself is a car-dependent community without a traditional walkable downtown. Schools, civic buildings, and retail are spread along highway-adjacent corridors. The city offers extensive parks, trails, and recreational programming, and the area’s economic base includes manufacturing, distribution, and a major outdoor retail destination. Housing values are above the state average, and the rental market also runs high, consistent with the broader Twin Cities metro trends. The district has expanded a permanent full-time online learning option for families who want an alternative to in-person instruction, though Hassan Elementary is a brick-and-mortar school serving early elementary grades.
For a family considering Hassan Elementary, the picture is one of a school with strong academic foundations in math and reading, set within a prosperous, growing suburb. The primary grades structure means students transition to a different school after fourth grade, so the feeder pattern into Rogers Middle School and beyond is worth understanding. The district’s recent budget reductions may affect class sizes and support staff, a factor to weigh alongside the school’s solid achievement results. The missing data on special populations means a parent should seek specifics on how the school serves students with disabilities and multilingual learners. Overall, Hassan fits a family looking for a high-performing early elementary program in a suburban environment with active development and a commuter-oriented lifestyle.
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