South Point Elementary School
South Point Elementary School serves 453 students in grades 3-5.
South Point Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
South Point Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 453 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Point Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Point Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1316 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 9% |
| Black | 9% | 11% |
| White | 76% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Grand Forks Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Point Elementary School is Central High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Central Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- East Grand Forks Central Middle School Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 407 students10
0.6 miles
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141 0.6 6-8 407 - Grand Forks Phoenix Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 235 students10
1.7 miles
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240 1.7 PK-5 235 - Grand Forks Viking Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 319 students10
1.9 miles
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300 1.9 PK-5 319 - Grand Forks J Nelson Kelly Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 436 students10
2.0 miles
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265 2 PK-5 436 - Grand Forks Lewis And Clark Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 205 students10
2.0 miles
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285 2 PK-5 205
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