Northern Lights Academy Cooperative 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
20%
12%
White
20%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
40%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Northern Lights Academy Cooperative?
5 students attend Northern Lights Academy Cooperative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Northern Lights Academy Cooperative students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What grades does Northern Lights Academy Cooperative offer ?
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Lights Academy Cooperative part of?
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative is part of Northern Lights Academy Cooperative School District.
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