Serving 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Seward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
49%
12%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seward Elementary School's ranking?
Seward Elementary School is ranked #1413 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Seward Elementary School?
793 students attend Seward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Seward Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seward Elementary School?
Seward Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seward Elementary School offer ?
Seward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Seward Elementary School part of?
Seward Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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