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North Park School for Innovation

Elementary School · Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Fridley, MN

A Columbia Heights Public School Dist elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5575 FILLMORE ST NE, Fridley, MN 55432

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$15,617
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at North Park School for Innovation score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Park School for Innovation 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fridley), 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

$77,985

Median home value

$278,600

Median rent

$1,308/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Voyageurs Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi8Compare →
Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified5.8PK1.0 mi62Compare →
Early Childhood Special Education SEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.0 mi36Compare →
Global AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–81.0 mi444Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Columbia Heights Public School Dist

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$15,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Park School for Innovation is listed in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Park School for Innovation

North Park School for Innovation is a public elementary school in Fridley, MN, part of Columbia Heights Public School Dist, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,972 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Park School for Innovation

What grades does North Park School for Innovation serve?

North Park School for Innovation serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Park School for Innovation?

North Park School for Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park School for Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at North Park School for Innovation is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Park School for Innovation rank in MN?

North Park School for Innovation ranks #1,972 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is North Park School for Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

North Park School for Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 North Park School for Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Park School for Innovation has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Park School for Innovation a charter school?

No, North Park School for Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Park School for Innovation a Title I school?

No, North Park School for Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Park School for Innovation?

74.1% of students at North Park School for Innovation 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 55432)
32,935
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35.9
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 55432; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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