Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop

Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is a charter middle school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Serving students from fifth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 409 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 with 31 full-time equivalent teachers. Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop focuses on providing educational opportunities within a large city setting.

The MySchoolScout rating for Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is 3.8 out of 10, placing it in the 15th percentile among Minnesota schools. Academically, students are showing room for improvement with only 26% proficiency or above in ELA/reading and a lower 4% proficient or above in math across all grades. While the school's current academic performance suggests areas where growth is needed, it remains committed to supporting its diverse student body within the city of Minneapolis.

While current test scores at Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.