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Southwood Elementary School

630 66th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwood Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 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
Southwood 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 Southwood Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#1440 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwood 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.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwood 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.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwood 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
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwood 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 Southwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwood 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
77%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwood 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
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwood 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 Southwood Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Elementary School is ranked #1440 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
332 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Southwood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood Elementary School is part of Kentwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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