Below Average
#1753 of 1,992 schools in MN
Northfield Area Learning Center
High School · Northfield Public School District · Northfield, MN
A high school in Northfield, MN where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 ORCHARD ST S, Northfield, MN 55057
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northfield Area Learning Center score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2015, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 19 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northfield Area Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,507/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northfield), 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
$97,521
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,295 | Compare → |
| Arcadia Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Northfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northfield Area Learning Center is listed in NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northfield Area Learning Center
Northfield Area Learning Center is a public high school in Northfield, MN, part of Northfield Public School District, serving approximately 131 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northfield Area Learning Center
What grades does Northfield Area Learning Center serve?
Northfield Area Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northfield Area Learning Center?
Northfield Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Area Learning Center is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northfield Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Northfield Area Learning Center ranks #1,753 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Northfield Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Northfield Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Northfield Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northfield Area Learning Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northfield Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Northfield Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northfield Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Northfield Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northfield Area Learning Center?
53.4% of students at Northfield Area Learning Center 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.6%
- Phone
- (507) 645-1201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55057)
- 25,458
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
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 55057; 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
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