Is North Shore Community School a good school?

North Shore Community School ranks 225 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Shore Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended North Shore Community School.

What is the racial makeup of North Shore Community School?

Students at North Shore Community School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

North Shore Community School

Summary:

North Shore Community School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Duluth, Minnesota, with a student population of 358. The school is part of the Duluth Public School District, which is ranked 82 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Shore Community School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the state average and many nearby public schools in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments. The school particularly excels for female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 25% and top 10% of Minnesota elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups. However, the school's special education program is an area of concern, ranking in the bottom 25% of Minnesota elementary schools in this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools, North Shore Community School outperforms most, with the exception of Homecroft Elementary and Congdon Elementary, which are also high-performing schools in the Duluth Public School District. North Shore Community School's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.9 over the past three school years, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804-9672

(218) 525-0663

District: North Shore Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
225^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,532

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 358

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Shore Community School ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Shore Community School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare North Shore Community School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Shore Community School is $11,532.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Shore Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Shore Community School 225^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See North Shore Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

North Shore Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Shore Community School 82^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Shore Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	69.64	182^nd	674	73.0%
2004	41.51	481^st	676	28.8%
2005	78.28	88^th	685	87.2%
2006	66.76	237^th	756	68.7%
2007	54.11	428^th	777	44.9%
2008	66.00	269^th	781	65.6%
2010	61.43	360^th	803	55.2%
2011	47.46	535^th	814	34.3%
2012	51.81	498^th	820	39.3%
2013	59.01	387^th	824	53.0%
2014	56.34	425^th	826	48.5%
2015	65.51	309^th	840	63.2%
2016	64.01	333^rd	848	60.7%
2017	58.00	419^th	853	50.9%
2018	67.53	284^th	847	66.5%
2019	69.40	264^th	870	69.7%
2021	63.07	333^rd	869	61.7%
2022	67.80	283^rd	858	67.0%
2023	75.02	204^th	845	75.9%
2024	73.11	225^th	881	74.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Shore Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	10.04	402^nd	417	3.6%
2023	25.83	422^nd	524	19.5%
2024	47.93	295^th	572	48.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Shore Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	69.03	191^st	728	73.8%
2019	56.09	326^th	740	55.9%
2021	64.72	208^th	683	69.5%
2022	75.70	107^th	663	83.9%
2023	82.87	67^th	774	91.3%
2024	86.32	52^nd	793	93.4%

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Rank History for Female students at North Shore Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	59.71	362^nd	774	53.2%
2019	67.12	269^th	787	65.8%
2021	63.44	300^th	783	61.7%
2022	73.57	191^st	799	76.1%
2023	79.20	126^th	787	84.0%
2024	73.14	195^th	809	75.9%

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Rank History for Male students at North Shore Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.81	215^th	779	72.4%
2019	68.13	259^th	798	67.5%
2021	58.04	352^nd	784	55.1%
2022	58.17	356^th	808	55.9%
2023	61.57	314^th	799	60.7%
2024	65.12	280^th	826	66.1%

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Rank History for White students at North Shore Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	44.25	444^th	712	37.6%
2019	44.93	442^nd	722	38.8%
2021	42.48	446^th	710	37.2%
2022	46.07	420^th	725	42.1%
2023	58.66	293^rd	712	58.8%
2024	53.56	333^rd	730	54.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 16, 2017

This school has some innovative curriculum ideas and some good teachers that keep it out of the 1-star category. It is a close-knit community that suffers from significant differences among staff going back many years. Leadership has been drawn into these struggles in detrimental ways and there has been significant turmoil related to leadership. Struggles are so sginifcant that the school board has been unable to deal effectively with them and has turned to outside consultants and lawyers to help make determinations and plans to rectify the situation with staff and leadership. The school used to be known for small classes, but caps have been removed in most grades, allowing class size averages to be the same as in Duluth, where many think the classes are too big. Growth in enrollment of students from Duluth has also been an issue for the school as it tries to hold onto its view of itself as as a school serving the community of Duluth Township. The school successfully lobbied for a change in state law that allows it to give geographic preference to Duluth Township families, which is completely opposite of one of the underlying ideas behind MN Charter School law that charter schools serve all interested students regardless of geogrpahic location. The school's MCA scores have declined in recent years. I advise due diligence looking into this school very closely before choosing it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Shore Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
2003	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
2004	220	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
2005	242	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
2006	253	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
2007	260	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	260
2008	279	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	280
2009	283	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	284
2010	306	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	310
2011	315	0	0	0	1	0	8	324
2012	309	0	0	1	3	0	7	320
2013	318	0	1	1	3	0	7	330
2014	316	0	0	6	2	0	9	333
2015	311	1	0	5	2	0	13	332
2016	321	1	2	4	2	0	12	342
2017	344	1	2	3	2	0	12	364
2018	344	2	0	3	0	0	14	363
2019	329	2	1	3	0	0	13	348
2020	320	2	0	2	0	0	12	336
2021	322	2	0	7	2	0	12	345
2022	333	1	1	5	1	0	16	357
2023	341	1	1	7	0	0	8	358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Shore Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	207	10.4	19.9	32.4
2003	207	10.4	19.9	32.4
2004	220	11.7	18.8	35
2005	242	12.8	18.9	38.4
2006	253	14.1	17.9	39.1
2007	260	15.3	17.0	39.6
2008	280	17.2	16.3	38.6
2009	284	18.0	15.8	44
2010	310	18.3	16.9	47.7
2011	324	19.6	16.5	45.7
2012	320	21.2	15.0	43.4
2013	330	22.1	14.8	40
2014	333	20.9	15.9	37.5
2015	332	21.0	15.8	34.3
2016	342	22.0	15.5	32.7
2017	364	21.1	17.2	36.3
2018	363	21.1	17.1	34.2
2019	348	22.9	15.1	29.6
2020	336	23.3	14.4	24.4
2021	345	25.1	13.7	22.6
2022	357	25.0	14.2	17.4
2023	358	24.0	14.9	35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Shore Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	207	10.4	19.9	32.4
2003	207	10.4	19.9	32.4
2004	220	11.7	18.8	35
2005	242	12.8	18.9	38.4
2006	253	14.1	17.9	39.1
2007	260	15.3	17.0	39.6
2008	280	17.2	16.3	38.6
2009	284	18.0	15.8	44
2010	310	18.3	16.9	47.7
2011	324	19.6	16.5	45.7
2012	320	21.2	15.0	43.4
2013	330	22.1	14.8	40
2014	333	20.9	15.9	37.5
2015	332	21.0	15.8	34.3
2016	342	22.0	15.5	32.7
2017	364	21.1	17.2	36.3
2018	363	21.1	17.1	34.2
2019	348	22.9	15.1	29.6
2020	336	23.3	14.4	24.4
2021	345	25.1	13.7	22.6
2022	357	25.0	14.2	17.4
2023	358	24.0	14.9	35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Shore Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,532

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Shore Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 264^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 204^th of 845 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (North Shore Community School)	72.7	72.6	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (North Shore Community School)	72.7	72.6	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Shore Community School)	60	64.7	4.7%
3rd Grade Reading (North Shore Community School)	60	64.7	4.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (North Shore Community School)	64.2	54	10.2%
4th Grade Math (North Shore Community School)	64.2	54	10.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (North Shore Community School)	54.7	54	0.7%
4th Grade Reading (North Shore Community School)	54.7	54	0.7%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (North Shore Community School)	66	50.9	15.1%
5th Grade Math (North Shore Community School)	66	50.9	15.1%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (North Shore Community School)	68	70.2	2.2%
5th Grade Reading (North Shore Community School)	68	70.2	2.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (North Shore Community School)	64	53.6	10.4%
5th Grade Science (North Shore Community School)	64	53.6	10.4%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (North Shore Community School)	66.7	59.6	7.1%
6th Grade Math (North Shore Community School)	66.7	59.6	7.1%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (North Shore Community School)	80.6	68.1	12.5%
6th Grade Reading (North Shore Community School)	80.6	68.1	12.5%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	348	358	2.9%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	329	341	3.6%
Two or More Races	13	8	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.6%	35.2%	5.6%

Schools Near North Shore Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
North Shore Community School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	5926 Ryan Rd	Duluth	55804	St. Louis County	North Shore Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 525-0663	358	24	14.9	35.2%	341 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	73.1	225^th of 881 public elementary schools	74.5%		75	204^th of 845 public elementary schools	75.9%	21	64.0	66.0	38.9	63.2			57.3	54.0	64.0	66.7	79.0			65.1	49.1		49.1	$11,532
Lakewood Elementary	Public	K-5	5207 N Tischer Rd	Duluth	55804	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8870	254	14	18.6	35.0%	246 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	88.3	59^th of 881 public elementary schools	93.3%		80.3	137^th of 845 public elementary schools	83.8%	78	77.1	60.5	70.3				69.9	72.9	73.7	83.8				76.4	70.3		70.3	$13,114
Lester Park Elementary	Public	K-5	5300 Glenwood St	Duluth	55804	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8875	575	38	15.0	20.2%	510 (88.7%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.9%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.3%)	83.7	104^th of 881 public elementary schools	88.2%		88	58^th of 845 public elementary schools	93.1%	46	70.7	67.5	52.6				63.1	61.0	66.3	81.3				70.1	75.8		75.8	$13,351
Congdon Elementary	Public	K-5	3116 E Superior St	Duluth	55812	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8825	452	31	14.5	20.1%	380 (84.1%)	8 (1.8%)	15 (3.3%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	33 (7.3%)	89.6	46^th of 881 public elementary schools	94.8%		92.4	16^th of 845 public elementary schools	98.1%	30	72.0	73.6	69.0				71.5	59.8	74.7	89.7				75.0	89.7		89.7	$12,698
Homecroft Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4784 Howard Gnesen Rd	Duluth	55803	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8865	402	24	16.7	27.9%	374 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	90.1	39^th of 881 public elementary schools	95.6%		86	82^nd of 845 public elementary schools	90.3%	43	73.6	82.1	82.6				79.5	68.1	65.4	79.7				70.8	69.6		69.6	$13,660
Minnehaha Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	421 7th St	Two Harbors	55616	Lake County	Lake Superior Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 834-8221	382	29	13.3	43.5%	355 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	50.8	484^th of 881 public elementary schools	45.1%		54.6	426^th of 845 public elementary schools	49.6%	58	52.5	70.6	32.7				51.5	44.8	47.1	50.9				47.6	40.0		40.0	$11,481
Myers-Wilkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1027 N 8th Ave E	Duluth	55805	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 336-8860	341	42	8.0	88.0%	162 (47.5%)	48 (14.1%)	16 (4.7%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (25.8%)	9.7	793^rd of 881 public elementary schools	10.0%		15.3	720^th of 845 public elementary schools	14.8%	73	20.4	8.2	14.0				14.4	17.0	12.5	38.0				22.5	25.0		25.0	$18,907
North Star Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3301 Technology Dr	Duluth	55811	St. Louis County	Duluth Public Schools Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(218) 728-9556	716	65	11.0	48.6%	536 (74.9%)	36 (5.0%)	32 (4.5%)	5 (0.7%)	29 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	76 (10.6%)	33.7	630^th of 881 public elementary schools	28.5%		33.6	610^th of 845 public elementary schools	27.8%	20	46.2	47.3	16.4	15.5	14.3	30.8	27.3	40.4	35.5	50.8	37.2	34.5	47.4	40.5	51.7	36.0	43.0	$14,617
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion	Public	K-5	2000 Rice Lake Rd	Duluth	55811	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8895	328	15	22.1	23.5%	266 (81.1%)	4 (1.2%)	41 (12.5%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	73.4	222^nd of 881 public elementary schools	74.8%		81.6	120^th of 845 public elementary schools	85.8%	102	54.9	68.1	50.0				57.4	43.1	59.6	84.0				62.2	82.0		82.0
Lowell Elementary	Public	K-5	2000 Rice Lake Rd	Duluth	55811	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 336-8895	276	26	10.6	49.6%	189 (68.5%)	10 (3.6%)	12 (4.3%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (15.9%)	47.8	521^st of 881 public elementary schools	40.9%		50.8	474^th of 845 public elementary schools	43.9%	47	46.7	46.2	41.9				45.0	37.2	52.9	62.8				51.1	34.9		34.9	$13,604

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