J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY vs FIRST CITY SCHOOL
FIRST CITY SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 5.8/10 compared to 3.7/10. J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY is significantly larger with 258 students, about 6.1× the size of FIRST CITY SCHOOL (42). In math proficiency, J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY leads at 54.5%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY
Bemidji, MN
3.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 3rd
258 students
FIRST CITY SCHOOL
Bemidji, MN
5.8/10
School3rd – 12th
42 students
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| Metric | J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY | FIRST CITY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.7 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Growth Score | 2.5 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.7% | 92.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #1,957 of 2,005 | #1,260 of 2,005 |
| State Percentile | 2th | 37th |
Test Scores
| Subject | J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY | FIRST CITY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 54.5% | 10.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY | FIRST CITY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 3rd | 3rd – 12th |
| Enrollment | 258 | 42 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 4.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.7% | 92.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | ≤20% |
| District | BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| City | Bemidji | Bemidji |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bemidji (56601) | Bemidji (56601) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,782 | $69,782 |
| Median Home Value | $242,400 | $242,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.8% | 37.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | 13.6% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |