Northfield Area Learning Center

201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
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Bottom 50%
Serving 124 students in grades 6-12, Northfield Area Learning Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northfield Area Learning Center's student population of 124 students has grown by 125% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
124 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northfield Area Learning Center 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 Northfield Area Learning Center is 0.55, 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)
#1752 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northfield Area Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northfield Area Learning Center 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.
20-29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northfield Area Learning Center 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.
≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northfield Area Learning Center 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
25:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northfield Area Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northfield Area Learning Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northfield Area Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northfield Area Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northfield Area Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northfield Area Learning Center 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northfield Area Learning Center 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 Northfield Area Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Northfield Area Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-69%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northfield Area Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northfield Area Learning Center 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
18%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northfield Area Learning Center 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 Northfield Area Learning Center's ranking?
Northfield Area Learning Center is ranked #1752 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northfield Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Northfield Area Learning Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northfield Area Learning Center?
124 students attend Northfield Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Northfield Area Learning Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Area Learning Center?
Northfield Area Learning Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northfield Area Learning Center offer ?
Northfield Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northfield Area Learning Center part of?
Northfield Area Learning Center is part of Northfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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