Serving 368 students in grades 5-8, Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop ranks in the bottom 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 8% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop's student population of 368 students has grown by 313% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 280% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
90%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop's ranking?
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is ranked #1783 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
368 students attend Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop offer ?
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop part of?
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is part of Hiawatha Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop located?
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is located in the Northrop neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Northrop.
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