Serving 640 students in grades 7-9, Southwest Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
640 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)76%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)68%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Southwest Junior High School?
640 students attend Southwest Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Southwest Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Junior High School?
Southwest Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Junior High School offer ?
Southwest Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Southwest Junior High School part of?
Southwest Junior High School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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