Banfield Elementary School vs. Southgate Elementary School
Should I attend Banfield Elementary School or Southgate Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Southgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades 1-4, Banfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades 1-4, Southgate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-4
1-4
Total Students
436 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1075 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1058 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
107
122
Grade 2 Students
131
130
Grade 3 Students
94
134
Grade 4 Students
104
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
20%
27%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
57%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
