South Point Elementary School vs. Central Middle School
Should you attend South Point Elementary School or Central Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades 3-5, South Point Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
6-8
Total Students
426 students
438 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#931 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#509 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
133
-
Grade 4 Students
144
-
Grade 5 Students
149
-
Grade 6 Students
-
160
Grade 7 Students
-
138
Grade 8 Students
-
140
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
73%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
