Arcadia Charter School

1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 115 students in grades 6-12, Arcadia Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arcadia Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Arcadia Charter School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
115 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Arcadia Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia Charter School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#562 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arcadia Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arcadia Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arcadia Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arcadia Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Arcadia Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arcadia Charter School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arcadia Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcadia Charter School's ranking?
Arcadia Charter School is ranked #562 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Arcadia Charter School often compared to?
Arcadia Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arcadia Charter School?
The graduation rate of Arcadia Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Arcadia Charter School?
115 students attend Arcadia Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Arcadia Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcadia Charter School?
Arcadia Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arcadia Charter School offer ?
Arcadia Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Arcadia Charter School part of?
Arcadia Charter School is part of Arcadia Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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