Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Park School For Innovation 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Park School For Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Park School For Innovation's student population of 360 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Park School For Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Park School For Innovation is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1671 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
32%
10%
Black
34%
12%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Park School For Innovation's ranking?
North Park School For Innovation is ranked #1671 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend North Park School For Innovation?
360 students attend North Park School For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of North Park School For Innovation students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Park School For Innovation?
North Park School For Innovation has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Park School For Innovation offer ?
North Park School For Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Park School For Innovation part of?
North Park School For Innovation is part of Columbia Heights Public School Dist School District.
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