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Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop

1611 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop's student population of 412 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

School Rankings

Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-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 Leadership Acdy-northrop is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1805 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
45%
6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
89%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop's ranking?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop is ranked #1805 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop?
412 students attend Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop offer ?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop part of?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop is part of Hiawatha Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop located?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop is located in the Northrop neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Northrop.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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