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Southwest Elementary School

915 Gay St
Howell, MI 48843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Southwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwest Elementary School's student population of 551 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 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
Southwest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1013 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwest Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southwest Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
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White
82%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southwest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Elementary School's ranking?
Southwest Elementary School is ranked #1013 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Southwest Elementary School often compared to?
Southwest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Voyager Elementary School, Challenger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
551 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Howell School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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