Southwest Academy (Closed 2009)

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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
21 students
This chart displays total students of Southwest Academy by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwest Academy by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
<50%
56%
(10-11)
<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southwest Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
19%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
White
57%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwest Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southwest Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
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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