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Southview Elementary School

225 W 4th St
Waconia, MN 55387

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Southview Elementary School serves 657 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Southview Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 657 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Southview Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

657 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Southview Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Southview Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Southview Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Southview Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MN)

Overall Testing Rank

#253 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Southview Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

45%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

62%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Southview Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

Black

12%

White

84%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Southview Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Southview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Waconia Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southview Elementary School's ranking?

Southview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Southview Elementary School often compared to?

Southview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waconia High School, Waconia Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).

How many students attend Southview Elementary School?

657 students attend Southview Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Southview Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Southview Elementary School?

Southview Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does Southview Elementary School offer ?

Southview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Southview Elementary School part of?

Southview Elementary School is part of Waconia Public School District.

School Reviews

5 4/28/2008

We are the grandparents of one of your first grade students, and we attended Grandparents Day last Friday, April 25th. We were very impressed by the school and it's entire staff. The program of the day was handled very professionally, and was extremely organized. We felt very pleased to know that our grandson is attending such a well run school. Want to thank everyone who helped make Grandparents Day such a happy event.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 657 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education