NORTHFIELD MIDDLE

846 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northfield Middle School, located in Northfield, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for the district’s early adolescent learners. As part of the Northfield Public Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a balanced educational experience that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education.

The curriculum at Northfield Middle School is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student body, offering a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory courses and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing student engagement and collaboration, the school encourages an active learning environment that reflects the values of the broader Northfield community. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence, providing regular updates and resources through their district website to keep stakeholders connected to student progress and school events.

846

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

37.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHFIELD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	677
Hispanic	104
Black	10
Asian	14
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
677 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
104 (12.3 %)
Two or More
40 (4.7 %)
Asian
14 (1.7 %)
Black
10 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)663-0650
Website:	http://northfieldschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	37.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 277

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 277