Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
About Us
Las Estrellas Dual Language School, in the heart of the Minneapolis Arts District, welcomes students from throughout the city. Las Estrellas Dual Language School believes in uplifting, validating, & affirming the identities, culture, & experiences of students in a bilingual instructional setting. The program aims to foster & cultivate bilingualism & biliteracy in a diverse school community. The school is committed to amplifying students’ voices & cultural backgrounds. The 90/10 dual language program starts with a strong foundation in Spanish for the early ages & progressively incorporates more English instruction until students reach a 50/50 bilingual learning environment by 5th grade.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
No response from school.
Uniforms
Students who attend Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Low Performing
Academic programming
Las Estrellas offers full-day pre-kindergarten; High Five; high-quality bilingual instruction from ECSE to 5th grade; & a linguistically & ethnically diverse teaching community. The school also has a comprehensive curriculum with a holistic approach to learning where students’ voices are valued & amplified. Students at Las Estrellas can take specialist classes in the following subjects: Language, Music, Culture, Physical Education, Instrumental Music, Science, & Visual Arts. The school has a dedicated staff who supports the physical & social-emotional well-being of their students. Las Estrellas also provides cultural experience opportunities & afterschool enrichment opportunities. They have a licensed interventionist, & they host Racial Affinity Groups for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Academic Programs Offered:
Language Immersion, Personalized Learning
Special education programming
Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.
Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.
Curricula
No response from school.
English language learner programming
MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.
Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.
Proficiency
1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
2 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
3 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
Average
School values
MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.
Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & to sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes in response to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in teaching & supporting appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students.
Read the full MPS Discipline & Student Behavior Policy at: www.bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Below Average
Equity vision
MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.
Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.
