Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Global Arts Plus Lower 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Lower serves the southwest part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most residing about a mile from its edges and the furthest point being 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Global Arts Plus Lower's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Global Arts Plus Lower ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Arts Plus Lower is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Arts Plus Lower's ranking?
Global Arts Plus Lower is ranked #1374 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Global Arts Plus Lower often compared to?
Global Arts Plus Loweris often viewed alongside schools like Four Seasons Elementary School, Global Arts Plus Upper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Global Arts Plus Lower?
410 students attend Global Arts Plus Lower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Global Arts Plus Lower students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Global Arts Plus Lower?
Global Arts Plus Lower has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Global Arts Plus Lower offer ?
Global Arts Plus Lower offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Global Arts Plus Lower part of?
Global Arts Plus Lower is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Global Arts Plus Lower located?
Global Arts Plus Lower is located in the Summit Hill neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Linwood A+ has a fantastic, inclusive academic approach that uses different forms of arts (dance, music, singing, creative movement, drama, etc) to teach children in all disciplines (reading, writing, science, math, social studies). I would highly recommend Linwood A+ to any parent. The staff and principle are top notch!
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