Seward Montessori Elementary School

2309 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4950 School website
Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-4PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

38%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali

Extra programming

Seward Montessori offers a variety of afterschool programming options available.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Cultural Extracurriculars, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Club, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts

Uniforms

Students who attend Seward Montessori Elementary 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

Students, by population (599 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    4%
  • Asian
    5%
  • Black or African American
    41%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    7%
  • Two or more races
    8%
  • White
    37%
  • English Language Learner
    22%
  • From a Low Income Background
    63%
  • Special Education
    12%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (46 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    4%
  • White
    93%

Average student to teacher ratio

13:1

Academics

56%

Academic performance rating

56%

Academic programming

Seward Montessora is a citywide Montessori magnet school. They offer multi-age classrooms, & hands on, self-directed learning.

Academic Programs Offered:

Montessori, Multi-Grade Classrooms, Personalized learning

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities age birth through 21 who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services. Read MPS’s full Special Education Policy: https://bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role played by multilingualism in achieving academic success & future careers of MPS students. Read their full Bilingual Student Education Policy: https://bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

3 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 26%

4 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 40%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

? out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2023 math progress - ?%

? out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2023 reading progress - ?%

Climate

38%

Climate performance rating

38%

School values

Seward Montessori Elementary School’s values include: joyful community & belonging; active learning that honors student voice; safe & peaceful environment; anti-racism; environmental stewardship & outdoor learning; fostering independence & self-agency; & freedom with limits.

Discipline Policy

Seward Sharks are: safe, honest, active learners, responsible, & kind. Students engage in lessons about behavior expectations, social/emotional learning, & interpersonal relationships throughout the school year. Montessori teaches “grace and courtesy” to support human flourishing & helps students reach their full potential. Communication, relationship, & support between the teacher, student, & families is essential in fostering a positive learning experience for all students. The majority of behaviors are handled within the classroom & by the classroom teacher or adult working with students. Student support staff may become involved in cases where students need additional support & problems are unable to be resolved within the classroom setting. When behaviors pose a threat to student safety, administration will become involved. 

Bullying Prevention Policy

At Seward Montessori, bullying is defined as when one student or several students hurt another student’s feelings, body, or possessions on purpose more than once & it is difficult for the person being bullied to defend themself. In order to create a positive climate at Seward & to support the creation of healthy relationships, the Seward School community has endorsed four expectations: “we do not bully others; we help students who are bullied; we include students who are left out; & we tell an adult at school & at home if someone is being bullied.” These four expectations will be emphasized in their classrooms through Second Step & social/emotional skills lessons & discussions. Their goal is to teach Seward students the skills necessary to become thoughtful, empathetic citizens of their community and their world.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
88% 94% 83% 81% 65% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
90% 77% 70% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

18%

Equity performance rating

18%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 20% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 4% Asian City average 15% Black or African American City average 5% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 23% Hispanic City average 24% Special Education City average 60% White City average 33% All students
0% 100% City average 20% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 4% Asian City average 15% Black or African American City average 5% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 23% Hispanic City average 24% Special Education City average 60% White City average 33% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 62% White
0% 100% City average 62% White

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 65% White City average 65% All teachers
0% 100% City average 65% White City average 65% All teachers

Teachers of color

7%

Students of color

65%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 50% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 67% Black or African American City average 63% English Language Learner City average 60% From a Low Income Background City average 39% Hispanic City average 63% Two or more races City average 58% Special Education City average 83% White City average 70% All students
0% 100% City average 50% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 67% Black or African American City average 63% English Language Learner City average 60% From a Low Income Background City average 39% Hispanic City average 63% Two or more races City average 58% Special Education City average 83% White City average 70% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students