Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
98%
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School?
227 students attend Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School?
Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School offer ?
Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School part of?
Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch Elementary School is part of Woodson Institute For Excellence Ch School District.
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