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#1398 of 1,992 schools in MN
Northport Elementary
Elementary School · Robbinsdale Public School District · Brooklyn Center, MN
A Robbinsdale Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5421 BROOKLYN BLVD, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northport Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northport Elementary 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,374/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooklyn Center), 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
$66,661
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Millennium Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 851 | Compare → |
| Progeny Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Kipp North Star PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Twin Lakes Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Robbinsdale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #10 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northport Elementary is listed in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northport Elementary
Northport Elementary is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Center, MN, part of Robbinsdale Public School District, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,398 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northport Elementary
What grades does Northport Elementary serve?
Northport Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northport Elementary?
Northport Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northport Elementary rank in MN?
Northport Elementary ranks #1,398 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Northport Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northport Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Northport Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northport Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northport Elementary a charter school?
No, Northport Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northport Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northport Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northport Elementary?
82.1% of students at Northport Elementary 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
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (763) 504-7800
- Area population (ZIP 55429)
- 27,570
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 55429; 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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