Summary:
The city of Northfield, Minnesota is home to a diverse array of 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The schools in this area serve a wide range of students and demonstrate a mix of strong academic performance and areas for potential improvement.
Among the standout schools in Northfield are Northfield Middle School, which ranks 33rd out of 529 Minnesota middle schools and boasts exceptional test scores, and Arcadia Charter School, a public charter high school that ranks 4th out of 476 Minnesota high schools and has exceptional test scores and a 0% dropout rate. Prairie Creek Community School, a public elementary charter school, also stands out with strong reading proficiency scores.
While the Northfield Public School District as a whole performs well, ranking 87th out of 448 districts in Minnesota, the data also highlights some areas for potential improvement, particularly at the district's alternative and virtual schools, which have lower test scores and graduation rates compared to the traditional public schools. The district serves a diverse student population, with a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates across its schools, indicating significant socioeconomic diversity.
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