Southwest Academy serves 21 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Southwest Academy?
21 students attend Southwest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southwest Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Southwest Academy offer ?
Southwest Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Southwest Academy part of?
Southwest Academy is part of Burnsville Public School District.
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