Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Northern Lights 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Lights Cooperative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Lights Cooperative's student population of 5 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Lights Cooperative is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
60%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Cooperative?
5 students attend Northern Lights Cooperative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Northern Lights Cooperative students are Two or more races, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lights Cooperative?
Northern Lights Cooperative has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Cooperative offer ?
Northern Lights Cooperative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Northern Lights Cooperative part of?
Northern Lights Cooperative is part of Northern Lights Academy Cooperative School District.
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