Windom Community School
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About
Extra programming
Windom offers band, media classes, chess club, Minneapolis Kids, & the Bilingual Learning Center school-aged child care & enrichment.
Uniforms
Students who attend Windom 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
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
High Performing
Academic programming
Windom offers Advanced Learner Instruction with specialist classes in music, physical education & art. The school has a Licensed Library Media Specialist, as well as special education services, Licensed Intervention services, & Special Education services. Students at Windom can participate in Reading Corps, 5th Grade Band, Student Council, & Welcoming Wolves.
Special education programming
Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.
Windom supports students with disabilities in Settings 1, 2, & 3, with support from Special Education Resource Teachers. They have one additional classroom for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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. Windom utilizes push-in & pull-out services for students learning English. Students are clustered in classes to support learning.
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
7 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
Above Average
School values
The heartbeat of South Minneapolis’ Windom neighborhood, Windom Community School serves students & families in the south Minneapolis attendance area. Those who attend Windom will help shape the way the school reflects & exemplifies the culture & fabric of its community. Families can expect an empowering, welcoming environment, where the school values community & kindness.
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Equity
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. Windom will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. By adding a Bilingual Family Liaison, Windom will be able to better serve their Spanish speaking students & families, & help them to feel welcomed & wanted.
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