Field Community (Closed 2021)

4645 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 467 students in grades 5-8, Field Community ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Field Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
467 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#415 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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47%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Field Community and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Field Community and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
8%
12%
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White
72%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Field Community and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volley Ball
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Field's average grade 8 Science MCA II scores are among the highest of all reporting public and non-public schools in the state.
  • Field regularly surpasses the 95% attendance goal
  • .More than half the student body participates in an instrumental or choral group
  • .Many students participate in Science Bowl each year.
  • Math teams have won numerous awards in district and state competitions.
  • Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is offered to girls in grades 5-8.Guys in Science and Engineering (GISE) is offered to 5th-8th grade boys.
  • Field has a strong PTA, community and volunteer support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Field Community's ranking?
Field Community is ranked #415 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Field Community?
467 students attend Field Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Field Community students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Community?
Field Community has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Field Community offer ?
Field Community offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Field Community part of?
Field Community is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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