Northfield Portage Middle School serves 30 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northfield Portage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Northfield Portage Middle School's student population of 30 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northfield Portage Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
10%
12%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northfield Portage Middle School?
30 students attend Northfield Portage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northfield Portage Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Portage Middle School?
Northfield Portage Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northfield Portage Middle School offer ?
Northfield Portage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northfield Portage Middle School part of?
Northfield Portage Middle School is part of Northfield Public School District.
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