FAST FACTS 2021-22
TURTLE LAKE SERVES
1,018
Students meet with their teacher individually and in small groups of
2 - 6 students
students in grades 1-5
multiple times throughout the week for personalized instruction.
187
WHO WE ARE
in kindergarten (Snail Lake Education Center)
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT
Turtle Lake students perform one half to four years ahead of their national peers in math and reading. – Median performance of students on the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress
Special Education 11.5% English as a second language 4.4%
Diversity of student population Black 3% Hispanic 4.9% Two or more categories 7.9% Asian 12.1% White 72.1%
3% 4.9% 7.9% 12.1%
72.1%
Students at Turtle Lake can typically choose to participate in a variety of extra-curricular music options, including band and orchestra.
School hours: 9:20 a.m–4 p.m. Office hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
(K/1): 22-27 (2/3): 23-30 (4/5): 26-32
Students eligible for free or reducedprice lunch 7.1% Students receiving special services
WHO WE SERVE
Turtle Lake welcomes students in its attendance area, which includes parts of North Oaks, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights.
BOARD-APPROVED CLASS SIZE RANGES:
After English, the top three languages spoken by families: 1) Hmong 2) Spanish 3) Chinese, Mandarin
Staci Souhan, Principal 651-621-7703 • staci.souhan@moundsviewschools.org 1141 Lepak Court, Shoreview, MN 55126 651-621-7700 • mvpschools.org/turtlelake
Turtle Lake’s massive library is filled with more than 30,000 books! Turtle Lake deans work in partnership with classroom teachers to provide social and emotional learning opportunities throughout the school day. Orchestra is available for students in grades 4 and 5. Band is available to students in grade 5. With support from the Turtle Lake PTA, families build community through a variety of social events, while students become inspired learners during artist-in-residence programs. Turtle Lake students regularly participate in events which help our local community, such as food drives in support of the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf and Jump Rope for Heart. Chess Club continues to be a proud tradition at Turtle Lake. School spirit is alive with Snapper pride!
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