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Seward Montessori Elementary School

Address: 2309 - 28th Ave. S.

Grades: Pre-K-6

Principal: Catherine Hoffman

Hours: 9:25 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.

Phone: 612-668-4950

Fax: 612-668-4960

Email: catherine.hoffman@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: seward.mpschools.org

Get to know us
Seward Montessori exists to nurture independence and curiosity through a joyful learning community grounded in Montessori education. 
 
Seward Montessori School is a citywide magnet located in a quiet southeast Minneapolis neighborhood of the same name, adjacent to the Matthews Community Center and Park. At Seward all children will receive a student-centered, hands-on, social justice-oriented education emphasizing responsibility to self, others, and the world. Seward uses the Montessori philosophy and approach to support individualized, self-directed learning which allows students to progress at their own pace. 
 

 

Magnet school description
Magnet Schools

Citywide magnet schools welcome students from all neighborhoods across Minneapolis. Magnet schools provide innovative programs focused on specific themes such as the Arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), Dual Language, Montessori, and Global Studies and Humanities.

Highlights
WE OFFER:
  • A Montessori school
  • Full and half day pre-K
  • A diverse student population - racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically
  • Montessori trained teachers 
  • Hands on and self-directed learning
  • A child-centered environment
  • Multi-age classrooms
  • Montessori lessons and materials promote curiosity, questioning, and physical development of the child 
  • Rain and peace gardens
  • Instrumental Music (grades 4-5)
  • EL programming
  • After-school activities
  • Special Education citywide EBD (Social and Emotional) services
  • Outdoor learning program

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:

  • EBD (Emotional/Behavioral Disorders)
  • SB (School Based)
 

TRANSPORTATION: Citywide

Minnesota Report Card Data

The Minnesota Report Card is a tool to help inform families and communities about their schools so they can make important decisions and meaningfully engage with schools and educators. However, Minnesota Report Card data only provides a partial snapshot of what the experience may be like at any given school. MPS recommends connecting directly with school leaders and communities through school tours, open houses and other events to gain a fuller understanding of how our schools support students and families.

Minnesota Report Card: Seward Montessori Elementary School

Demographics
Student Race School District
Native American 3% 5%
African American 51% 35%
Asian American 4% 5%
Hispanic American 5% 14%
White American 37% 41%
Students School District
Receive ELL Services 22% 17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch 50% 48%
Receive Special Education Services 8% 15%
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English : 612.668.1840
EspaƱol: 612.668.3700
Soomaali: 612.668.3700
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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us

1250 W. Broadway Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Ph: 612.668.1840
Fax: 612.668.1841

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