The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in Math. The lowest is 30% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Red Rock Elementary
Red Rock Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Woodbury, a fast-growing suburban city in the eastern Twin Cities metro. The school is part of South Washington County Schools, the district that is also one of the city’s largest employers. Woodbury itself is a primarily residential community with major employment corridors in medical, retail, and tech fields, anchored by employers such as M Health Fairview, Target Corporation, and 3M. The city lacks a traditional downtown; civic life centers on a City Centre campus that includes an indoor park, library, and YMCA. An extensive network of multi-use trails connects neighborhoods and parks, though the built environment is car-dependent suburban. Woodbury is one of Minnesota’s fastest-growing cities, with population projections continuing upward, and its housing market reflects that demand. Home values in the area sit above the national median, and rents are similarly elevated, consistent with a high-cost suburban market near the Twin Cities.
Red Rock Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is not a charter school, and no magnet or Title I status was reported. The school’s enrollment is large for an elementary building, and the student body is predominantly white, with Asian students making up the next largest group, followed by Black, two or more races, and Hispanic students. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a lower rate than what is typical statewide. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials.
On state assessments, Red Rock’s results place it in the top quartile among elementary schools in Washington County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, proficiency rates were solid across third, fourth, and fifth grades, with the strongest showing in third grade and a dip in fifth. In reading, the pattern was similar: fifth graders posted the highest proficiency, while fourth graders were lower. Science results for fifth graders were notably weaker than the math and reading scores, and a parent may want to ask the school about science instruction and curriculum. Because the state changed the science assessment and its cut scores in recent years, direct comparisons to prior years are not possible. The school’s overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among elementary schools in Washington County, a strong showing in a county with many high-performing schools.
The school’s enrollment is large for an elementary, with roughly balanced class sizes across grades. A relatively small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which aligns with the area’s high housing costs and affluent profile. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, so a parent who wants to understand special education or language support services should ask the school directly.
Red Rock Elementary sits within South Washington County Schools, a district that is also a major employer in Woodbury. The district brief did not surface any recent changes or strategic initiatives, so a parent looking for information on upcoming boundary adjustments, program additions, or budget decisions may need to consult the district website or attend a school board meeting.
Woodbury’s rapid growth means the school’s attendance zone may see continued new-home construction, which can shift enrollment patterns over time. The city’s housing market is expensive, with home values and rents well above national averages, and the area’s unemployment rate is low. For families moving to Woodbury, the school sits in a community with strong employment in health care and tech, a large network of parks and trails, and a car-dependent layout. Red Rock Elementary’s academic profile is strong relative to other elementary schools in Washington County, particularly in math and reading, though science scores are an area where the school may want to focus attention. The school does not serve grades that produce a graduation rate, so that metric does not apply.
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