Serving 348 students in grades 3-4, West Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
348 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Marshall Public School District.
