Serving 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Northland Learning Center 020 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northland Learning Center 020 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Northland Learning Center 020's student population of 69 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northland Learning Center 020 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 Northland Learning Center 020 is 0.47, which is less 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
#1526 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northland Learning Center 020's ranking?
Northland Learning Center 020 is ranked #1526 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northland Learning Center 020?
The graduation rate of Northland Learning Center 020 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northland Learning Center 020?
69 students attend Northland Learning Center 020.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northland Learning Center 020 students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northland Learning Center 020?
Northland Learning Center 020 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northland Learning Center 020 offer ?
Northland Learning Center 020 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Northland Learning Center 020 part of?
Northland Learning Center 020 is part of Northland Learning Center School District.
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