South Point Elementary School
Tel:
(218)773-1149
- South Point Elementary School serves 441 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (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 52% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- South Point Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 441 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Point Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Point Elementary School is 0.39, 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 | #917 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 59% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 9% |
| Black | 8% | 11% |
| White | 77% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Grand Forks Public Dist School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Central Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Grand Forks Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 399 students
0.6 miles
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218)773-1141 0.6 6-8 399 - Grand Forks Phoenix Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
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351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701)746-2240 1.7 PK-5 250 - Grand Forks Viking Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 319 students
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809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701)746-2300 1.9 PK-5 319 - Grand Forks J Nelson Kelly Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 428 students
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Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701)746-2265 2.0 PK-5 428 - Grand Forks Lewis And Clark Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 231 students
2.0 miles
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701)746-2285 2.0 K-5 231
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