Dowling Elementary School

Dowling Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
3900 W River Pky,  Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Public School District
3.5
264 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lloyd Winfield
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.8%
State Average
31.9%
Science
43.3%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
55.6%
Black
22.6%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic
7.7%
Native American
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/15/2014
This school is not what it seems. Beware of any school where the tours are like a drive-thru McDonalds. You don't get to really dwell and see the quality of instruction. Teachers very old school at the front of the room. Not progressive by any stretch. The environmental is trivial or almost non-exis...
5.0 parent
9/22/2011
I have had two children attend Dowling and our experience there has been nothing buy positive. Their environmental focus has strengthened over the past 3 years to include a composting/recycling program, environmental education classes for all grades, a working greenhouse, outdoor classroom and frequ...
5.0 parent
4/17/2009
3.0 parent
9/16/2007

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Dowling Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Minneapolis, MN and is served by the Minneapolis Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 264 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Dowling Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $391,833. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roosevelt Senior High School, South Senior High School, Center School, and more. Learn more about what Minneapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dowling Elementary School.

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