Murphy Elementary School vs. Southwest Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Murphy Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Murphy Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Southwest Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Southwest Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
341 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1789 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#856 out of 1789 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
70
Grade 1 Students
66
66
Grade 2 Students
63
68
Grade 3 Students
75
77
Grade 4 Students
69
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
85%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
