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Central Middle School vs. South Point Elementary School

Should you attend Central Middle School or South Point Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Middle School
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
South Point Elementary School
1900 13th St Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 426 students in grades 3-5, South Point 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 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
3-5
Total Students
438 students
426 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Point Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Point Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Point Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Point Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#509 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
#931 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Point Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in MN)
47%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Point Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Point Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Point Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Point Elementary School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
-
133
Grade 4 Students
-
144
Grade 5 Students
-
149
Grade 6 Students
160
-
Grade 7 Students
138
-
Grade 8 Students
140
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Grand Forks Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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