Northfield Portage Middle School

201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 17 students in grades 6-8, Northfield Portage Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northfield Portage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Northfield Portage Middle School's student population of 17 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
17 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Northfield Portage Middle 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 Northfield Portage Middle School is 0.64, which is more 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)
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
<50%
45%
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
18%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northfield Portage Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northfield Portage Middle 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
23%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northfield Portage Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Northfield Portage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northfield Portage Middle 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
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northfield Portage Middle School's ranking?
Northfield Portage Middle School is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northfield Portage Middle School?
17 students attend Northfield Portage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Northfield Portage Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Portage Middle School?
Northfield Portage Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northfield Portage Middle School offer ?
Northfield Portage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northfield Portage Middle School part of?
Northfield Portage Middle School is part of Northfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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