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 45%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Point Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Point Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Point Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Point Elementary School's ranking?
South Point Elementary School is ranked #995 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend South Point Elementary School?
426 students attend South Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Point Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Point Elementary School?
South Point Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Point Elementary School offer ?
South Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is South Point Elementary School part of?
South Point Elementary School is part of East Grand Forks School District.
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