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Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop
Elementary School · Hiawatha Academies · Minneapolis, MN
A Hiawatha Academies charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1611 E 46TH ST, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,206
Median home value
$317,000
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Schools Lower CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Field ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 3–5 | 0.9 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Bancroft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Hale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hiawatha Academies
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,398NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop is listed in HIAWATHA ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Hiawatha Academies, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,961 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop
What grades does Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop serve?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop rank in MN?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop ranks #1,961 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop's MySchoolScout rating?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop a charter school?
Yes, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop a Title I school?
No, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop?
90.8% of students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (612) 455-4004
- Area population (ZIP 55407)
- 36,992
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55407; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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