West Side Elementary School
Tel:
(507)537-6962
- West Side Elementary School serves 350 students in grades 3-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- West Side Elementary School's student population of 350 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 350 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Side Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.60, 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 | #869 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 9% |
| Black | 12% | 11% |
| White | 60% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Side Elementary School is Matec (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marshall Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marshall Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marshall Marshall Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 679 students
0.5 miles
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507)537-6938 0.5 5-8 679 - Marshall Park Side Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 615 students
1.3 miles
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507)537-6948 1.3 PK-2 615 - Marshall Matec Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 73 students
1.8 miles
305 South Second Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507)537-6210 1.8 9-12 73 - Marshall Marshall High School Grades: 9-12 | 814 students
2.4 miles
400 Tiger Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507)537-6920 2.4 9-12 814 - Lynd Lynd Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 124 students
6.1 miles
100 St Alban
Lynd, MN 56157
(507)865-4404 6.1 PK-5 124
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