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Seward Elementary School

2309 28th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seward Elementary 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 is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Seward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Seward Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Seward Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seward Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1396 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
45%
41%
51%
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
2%
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Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Seward Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Seward Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Seward Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Seward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Seward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seward Elementary School's ranking?
Seward Elementary School is ranked #1396 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Seward Elementary School?
599 students attend Seward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Seward Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seward Elementary School?
Seward Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seward Elementary School offer ?
Seward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seward Elementary School part of?
Seward Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Seward Elementary School located?
Seward Elementary School is located in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Seward.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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