Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
359 students
Showing 2011–2020. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
59%
American Indian
(19-20)2%
2%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
(19-20)1%
7%
Showing 2010–2020. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
10%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 23-year historical data
White
(19-20)87%
65%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
9%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
359 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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