Howe Community School
School performance rating
About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
The elementary school site does not offer extracurricular programming.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Student Council
Uniforms
Students who attend Howe Community School are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
79%
Academic programming
In addition to the general academic offerings for elementary schools in Minneapolis Public Schools, Howe offers advanced academic programs in literacy & math for their 3rd – 5th grade students. They also offer band & orchestra to all 5th grade students.
Special education programming
Howe’s special education department is relentlessly focused on students receiving individualized services & equitable instruction in the least restrictive environment. They are committed to educational evaluations & services that are not predicted by a student’s race. In addition to resources & 504 opportunities, Howe also has a Developmental Cognitive Disability (DCD) classroom at each campus.
English language learner programming
Howe’s programs are designed for students in Minneapolis Public Schools to gain cross-cultural competency, & achieve full bilingualism & biliteracy to succeed in a globally interdependent world. The cultural & linguistic diversity of the students the school serves is their greatest strength. Students & families speak over 100 languages in MPS! Howe strives to create quality learning environments that respect, reflect, & accommodate this diversity. English Language Development programs promote academic achievement of multilingual students who qualify for English Language Development services through research-based instructional strategies, language-rich learning environments, & affirmation of student, family, & community assets.
Proficiency
6 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
7 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
8 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
79%
School values
Howe Community School’s core values are: Inclusion, Anti-Racism, Belonging, & Future Ready. Located in the Longfellow Neighborhood of South Minneapolis, Howe values the richness that comes from a diversity of ideas, experiences, beliefs, & backgrounds interacting within the community. Involvement & support from families & from the community are critical to achieving the school’s mission & living their values. Howe partners with all stakeholders to support students & build a community of lifelong learners.
Discipline Policy
Howe follows the MPS discipline policy, focusing on a restorative approach that prioritizes equitable outcomes for all students. They have 1 Associate Educator–Behavior Support & a full time social worker at each school site who assist with proactive teaching of conflict resolution along with the SEL curriculum taught by Howe’s classroom teachers.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
39%
Equity vision
Howe’s vision is to create a respectful, supportive, & inclusive learning environment that values the diverse racial, ethnic, & social-economics of their students, staff, & community members to ensure high achieving academic programs & support services.
