Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Side Summit Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
40%
10%
Black
41%
12%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Side Summit Charter School District
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend West Side Summit Charter School?
176 students attend West Side Summit Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of West Side Summit Charter School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Summit Charter School?
West Side Summit Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Summit Charter School offer ?
West Side Summit Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Side Summit Charter School part of?
West Side Summit Charter School is part of West Side Summit Charter School District.
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