The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodbury Elementary
Woodbury Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in the South Washington County Schools district. The school sits in Woodbury, a fast-growing suburban city in Washington County that is one of Minnesota’s most rapidly expanding communities. Woodbury’s character is primarily residential, with extensive networks of parks and multi-use trails, a workforce concentrated in medical and high-tech fields, and major employers including a large health system, the school district itself, and corporate presences like Target and 3M. The city lacks a traditional downtown; civic life centers on a complex that includes City Hall, an indoor park, the county library, and a YMCA. The area is car-dependent, with schools located on separate campuses throughout residential neighborhoods.
Woodbury Elementary is one of those neighborhood campuses, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by Asian students, then Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students, with a very small American Indian population. About two in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that places the school in a middle range for economic need relative to other schools in the area. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learner status was not available in the source materials, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education and language support services.
On state assessments, Woodbury Elementary’s results sit below the midpoint among districts in Washington County. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in the county. In reading, proficiency rates across third, fourth, and fifth grade cluster in the low-to-mid forty percent range. In math, the pattern is more uneven: third and fourth grade proficiency rates are in the low forties, but fifth grade math drops to about a quarter of students meeting the standard. Science results for fifth grade are notably lower, with a small share of students reaching proficiency. Because the state changed the science assessment and its cut scores in the most recent year, direct comparison with prior years is not possible, but the current figure is a soft spot a parent may want to discuss with the school.
The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places it in the bottom quartile among districts in Washington County. This is a meaningful comparison because the county includes a number of districts with higher overall performance. A single year of data is available for both reading and math, so there is no trend line yet to show whether the school is improving or declining.
Woodbury Elementary is part of South Washington County Schools, a district that serves the city and surrounding communities. The district brief did not surface any recent parent-relevant changes such as boundary adjustments, program launches, or budget shifts, so a reader should check the district website for current news.
Housing in the Woodbury ZIP code is priced above the state median, and rents are also above the state benchmark. The estimated monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is higher than the median rent, which is typical for a market where buying costs more than renting. The area’s unemployment rate is in line with the national figure, and median household income nationally has been stable in recent years.
For a family considering Woodbury Elementary, the school offers a diverse student body in a growing suburban community with strong employment anchors. The academic picture is mixed: reading proficiency is in the low forties across grades, while math proficiency drops notably by fifth grade, and science results are a particular area where a parent may want to ask the school about curriculum and support. The school’s overall performance relative to other Washington County districts is in the bottom quarter, which is a meaningful signal for families who prioritize test-based outcomes. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. No data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was available. The district brief did not surface any recent changes such as boundary adjustments or program launches, so families should check the district website for current information.
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