Seward Montessori Elementary School

2309 S 28th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4950 School website
Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-4:00PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Average

About

Extra programming

Seward Montessori Elementary School offers Cultural Extracurriculars, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs

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 (576 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    7%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    28%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    13%
  • Two or more races
    10%
  • White
    39%
  • English Language Learner
    18%
  • From a Low Income Background
    48%
  • Special Education
    15%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (46 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    7%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    7%
  • White
    87%

Average student to teacher ratio

12:1

Academics

Average

Academic performance rating

Average

Academic programming

Seward Montessora is a citywide Montessori magnet school. They offer multi-age classrooms, & hands on, self-directed 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 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.

Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.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 multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.

Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

3 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 27%

4 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 43%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2025 math progress - 28%

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

2025 reading progress - 52%

Climate

Average

Climate performance rating

Average

School values

MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.

Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
80% 62% 77% 95% 90% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
77% 70% 72% 74% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 13 1 10 13 2

Equity

Below Average

Equity performance rating

Below Average

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.

Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 14% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 13% Black or African American City average 3% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 12% Hispanic City average 50% Two or more races City average 15% Special Education City average 66% White City average 35% All students
0% 100% City average 14% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 13% Black or African American City average 3% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 12% Hispanic City average 50% Two or more races City average 15% Special Education City average 66% White City average 35% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 26% From a Low Income Background City average 27% Special Education City average 57% White City average 40% All students City average 26% Black or African American
0% 100% City average 26% From a Low Income Background City average 27% Special Education City average 57% White City average 40% All students City average 26% Black or African American

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 100% Black or African American City average 100% Two or more races City average 60% White
0% 100% City average 100% Black or African American City average 100% Two or more races City average 60% White

Teachers of color

13%

Students of color

60%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 42% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 67% Black or African American City average 69% English Language Learner City average 64% From a Low Income Background City average 71% Hispanic City average 71% Two or more races City average 65% Special Education City average 85% White City average 74% All students
0% 100% City average 42% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 67% Black or African American City average 69% English Language Learner City average 64% From a Low Income Background City average 71% Hispanic City average 71% Two or more races City average 65% Special Education City average 85% White City average 74% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students

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