Arcadia Charter School vs Northfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Charter School
Northfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
116 students
Northfield Middle
Northfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students
| Measure | Arcadia Charter School Northfield, Minnesota | Northfield Middle Northfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 433 | #62 of 266 |
| National rank | #2267 of 16,910 | #2448 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 116 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 116 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| city | Northfield | Northfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.3 vs 74.5).
- •Northfield Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Arcadia Charter School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Northfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 31%).
- •Arcadia Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.2).
- •Northfield Middle is the larger school with 845 students compared with 116.
- •Arcadia Charter School is a charter school while Northfield Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arcadia Charter School better than Northfield Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arcadia Charter School and Northfield Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Northfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Charter School: 116. Northfield Middle: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Charter School and Northfield Middle rank in Minnesota?
Arcadia Charter School is 27th of 433 and Northfield Middle is 62nd of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).