Field Community (Closed 2023)

4645 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 10%).
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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(20-21)
47%
45%
(20-21)
67%
53%
(20-21)
50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
SoccerVolley Ball
Source: 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 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 13:1.
What grades does Field Community offer ?
Field Community offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Field Community part of?
Field Community is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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