Solway Elementary School
Tel:
(218)467-3232
- Solway Elementary School serves 170 students in grades 1-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Solway Elementary School's student population of 170 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 170 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Solway Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Solway Elementary School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #674 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 80% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bemidji Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Solway Elementary School is Bemidji Senior High School (10.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bemidji Middle School (10.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Horace May Elementary School (9.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bemidji Horace May Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 479 students
9.0 miles
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218)333-3240 9.0 1-5 479 - Bemidji Paul Bunyan Center Grades: PK-1 | 213 students
9.0 miles
3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218)333-3100 9.0 PK-1 213 - Bemidji Bemidji Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1059 students
10.0 miles
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218)333-3215 10.0 6-8 1059 - Bemidji Bemidji Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1381 students
10.0 miles
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218)444-1600 10.0 9-12 1381 - Bemidji Treknorth High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 136 students
10.1 miles
2400 Pine Ridge Avenue Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218)444-1888 10.1 9-12 136
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