Southwest Academy serves 21 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Southwest Academy?
21 students attend Southwest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southwest Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Southwest Academy offer ?
Southwest Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Southwest Academy part of?
Southwest Academy is part of Burnsville Public School District.
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