Serving 106 students in grades 6-12, Northfield Area Learning Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northfield Area Learning Center's student population of 106 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northfield Area Learning Center 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 Northfield Area Learning Center is 0.60, 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
#1625 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
28%
10%
Black
13%
12%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Northfield Area Learning Center's ranking?
Northfield Area Learning Center is ranked #1625 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northfield Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Northfield Area Learning Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northfield Area Learning Center?
106 students attend Northfield Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Northfield Area Learning Center students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Area Learning Center?
Northfield Area Learning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northfield Area Learning Center offer ?
Northfield Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northfield Area Learning Center part of?
Northfield Area Learning Center is part of Northfield Public School District.
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