Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Side Summit Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
40%
11%
Black
41%
12%
White
7%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Side Summit Charter School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend West Side Summit Charter School?
176 students attend West Side Summit Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of West Side Summit Charter School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Summit Charter School?
West Side Summit Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Summit Charter School offer ?
West Side Summit Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Side Summit Charter School part of?
West Side Summit Charter School is part of West Side Summit Charter School District.
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