About This School
Windom School is located in Minneapolis, MN and is one of 90 schools in Minneapolis Public School District. It is a magnet school that serves 406 students in grades K-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Windom School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Minnesota in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Windom School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Windom School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Minnesota average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Windom School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Windom School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Minnesota in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Windom School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Windom School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Minnesota average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Windom School's students and teachers. more
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Minneapolis Public School Dist. District Spending
$13,454Per Pupil
The Minneapolis Public School Dist. spends $13,454 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 33% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Minneapolis Public School Dist. District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Minnesota, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Elementary School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Kenny Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Anthony Middle School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Ramsey Fine Arts Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Our Lady of Peace School 1.2 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades K-8
- Minneapolis Public School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Windom School5821 Wentworth Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
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Test Scores
About the MCAII
What is it?
The MCA-II are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: does not meet standards, partially meets standards, meets standards ,and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards. In order to graduate from high school, students must pass the grade 10 reading and grade 11 math MCA-II exams.
About the MCAIII
What is it?
The MCA-III are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: does not meet standards, partially meets standards, meets standards ,and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Minnesota, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 406
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Windom School had 68% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Minnesota had 32% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
68%
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18%
Black
10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Windom School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Windom School
5
This school has the greatest teachers and it is simply amazing. With less students your child will get a good amount of attention. There aren’t that many words to explain it, all I can say is you will never forget it (and I mean that in a good way).
Submitted by a Former Student on Apr 3, 2011
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