Seward Montessori Elementary School
School performance rating
About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
A variety afterschool programming options available.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us. Please submit your school request form by 2/7/23. Magnet programing will also hold a second lottery with a 4/4/23 submission deadline. You can also visit exploremps.org.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
57%
Academic programming
Seward uses Montessori theories, practices & materials to support individualized self-directed learning & allow students to progress at their own pace. Montessori lessons & materials promote curiosity, questioning, & physical development of the child.
Special education programming
Seward has teachers for special education. Evaluation of individual students for special education eligibility through observation, interview, record review, & direct assessment of cognitive ability, behavioral/social/emotional functioning, & adaptive behavior
English language learner programming
Offers English Language Learner programming.
Covid recovery plan
Minneapolis Public Schools is focused on the implementation of the MPS Strategic Plan as adopted by the school board. Within the Strategic Plan, MPS is providing optional academic boosts for students who need additional support. The academic boosts are implemented in many different ways including additional staffing, intervention programs and tutoring. As we continue to explore innovative ways to address learning and opportunity gaps as a result of interrupted learning over the past few years, we will be prioritizing academic boosts that are student-centered and site based.
Proficiency
3 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
4 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
? out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
? out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
46%
School values
Seward staff embrace students from diverse backgrounds & foster curiosity & community. Strong family & community involvement enrich the opportunities for growth among students.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
20%
Equity vision
MPS is in the process of implementing MPS Together, as part of this all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. MPS strives to be known by our community as welcoming, responsive, & connected (see online for full statement).