Folwell Arts Magnet (Closed 2021)

3611 20th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Bottom 50%
Serving 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Folwell Arts Magnet 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 7% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
731 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1669 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
45%
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20%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Folwell Arts Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
46%
10%
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Black
27%
12%
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White
13%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Folwell Arts Magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Folwell Arts Magnet's ranking?
Folwell Arts Magnet is ranked #1669 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Folwell Arts Magnet?
731 students attend Folwell Arts Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Folwell Arts Magnet students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folwell Arts Magnet?
Folwell Arts Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Folwell Arts Magnet offer ?
Folwell Arts Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Folwell Arts Magnet part of?
Folwell Arts Magnet is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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