Windom Community School

5821 Wentworth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370 School website
Grades:
K-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

69%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali

Extra programming

They offer band, media classes, Minneapolis Kids, & the Bilingual Learning Center school-aged child care & enrichment.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Cultural Extracurriculars

Uniforms

Students who attend Windom Community School are 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 (371 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    2%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    16%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    8%
  • Two or more races
    9%
  • White
    62%
  • English Language Learner
    7%
  • From a Low Income Background
    30%
  • Special Education
    9%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (33 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    45%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    55%

Average student to teacher ratio

11:1

Academics

89%

Academic performance rating

89%

Academic programming

Windom Community School offers advanced instruction.

Academic Programs Offered:

Advanced Learner Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Telescope Math

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%

6 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 59%

6 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 60%

Progress

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

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

2023 math progress - 64%

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

2023 reading progress - 69%

Climate

22%

Climate performance rating

22%

School values

MPS values: 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 mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented. Read their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
81% 91% 86% 91% 27% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
95% 90% 69% 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

55%

Equity performance rating

55%

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 25% Black or African American City average 10% English Language Learner City average 26% From a Low Income Background City average 32% Hispanic City average 31% Two or more races City average 35% Special Education City average 82% White City average 60% All students
0% 100% City average 25% Black or African American City average 10% English Language Learner City average 26% From a Low Income Background City average 32% Hispanic City average 31% Two or more races City average 35% Special Education City average 82% White City average 60% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 67% All students City average 82% White City average 43% From a Low Income Background
0% 100% City average 67% All students City average 82% White City average 43% From a Low Income Background

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 40% Hispanic City average 17% White City average 27% All teachers
0% 100% City average 40% Hispanic City average 17% White City average 27% All teachers

Teachers of color

45%

Students of color

37%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 61% Black or African American City average 45% English Language Learner City average 44% From a Low Income Background City average 50% Hispanic City average 65% Two or more races City average 60% Special Education City average 76% White City average 69% All students
0% 100% City average 61% Black or African American City average 45% English Language Learner City average 44% From a Low Income Background City average 50% Hispanic City average 65% Two or more races City average 60% Special Education City average 76% White City average 69% 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
Performance rating detail