Southwest High vs MERC
Southwest High has a higher overall rating of 5.9/10 compared to 5.4/10. Southwest High is significantly larger with 1,310 students, about 21.1× the size of MERC (62). In math proficiency, Southwest High leads at 42.0%.
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.
Southwest High
Minneapolis, MN
5.9/10
High School9th – 12th
1,310 students
MERC
Minneapolis, MN
5.4/10
High School9th – 12th
62 students
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| Metric | Southwest High | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.2 | 5.9 |
| Growth Score | 4.9 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26% | 93.5% |
| Environment Score | 4.5 | 1.6 |
| State Rank | #1,212 of 2,005 | #1,478 of 2,005 |
| State Percentile | 40th | 26th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southwest High | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 24.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 24.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Southwest High | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 62 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.0% | 93.5% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85.0% | 40–49% |
| District | Minneapolis Public School District | Minneapolis Public School District |
| City | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Minneapolis (55410) | Minneapolis (55404) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $144,973 | $43,932 |
| Median Home Value | $597,400 | $294,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,622 | $1,063 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 77.5% | 34.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% | 30.9% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 22 min |