Serving 467 students in grades 5-8, Field Community ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
8%
12%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Field's average grade 8 Science MCA II scores are among the highest of all reporting public and non-public schools in the state.
- Field regularly surpasses the 95% attendance goal
- .More than half the student body participates in an instrumental or choral group
- .Many students participate in Science Bowl each year.
- Math teams have won numerous awards in district and state competitions.
- Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is offered to girls in grades 5-8.Guys in Science and Engineering (GISE) is offered to 5th-8th grade boys.
- Field has a strong PTA, community and volunteer support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Field Community?
467 students attend Field Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Field Community students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Community?
Field Community has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Field Community offer ?
Field Community offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Field Community part of?
Field Community is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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