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Maxfield Magnet School
380 Victoria St N
St Paul, MN 55104

Grades: preK-6
Principal: Belinda Green
Enrollment: 333
Hours: 9:05 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Phone: (651) 293-8680
Fax: (651) 293-5306
Email: Belinda.Green@spps.org
Website: maxfield.spps.org

Open House
Thurs., Feb. 25, 2010
5:30 – 7 p.m.

PreK & Kindergarten Orientation
Thurs., May 13, 2010
5 – 6:30 p.m.m.

Maxfield Magnet School is a vibrant learning environment that offers a world of opportunities academically and socially. Located in the Midway/Frogtown area, Maxfield Magnet School offers a unique educational experience that combines best practices in academics with a focus on the urban learner.

Teachers are trained through the Project for Academic Excellence and provide our students a great springboard for academic rigor and social responsibility. Our teachers are well-versed in teaching culturally responsive curricula that meets the high Minnesota and National standards.

We place great emphasis on rigor and critical thought. We solidify our instructional efforts through collaboratives with Hamline Universty NdCad, Metro State, University of St. Thomas, Americorps and Experience Corp. 

Our specialty areas include music, art, media and physical education. We cherish our families and community partners and seek to include them in all aspects of our instructional practices.

Maxfield Magnet School offers on-site comprehensive dental health services to its students through its partnership with Children's Dental Services of Minneapolis. We offer the challenges and rigor that will keep us as a positive light in the historic Rondo Community. Maxfield is a great place to learn and grow!

Special Highlights:

  • Four year old kindergarten classes
  • All day kindergarten
  • Small class sizes
  • Single gender classrooms at the 4th , 5th, and 6th grade level
  • On -Site dental clinic
  • School uniforms
  • Arts Integrated curriculum
  • Choir
  • A.L.C After-School  Programs
  • Monthly Family Enrichment nights
  • Gifted and Talented services
  • Warm welcoming environment
  • Culturally revelant pedagogy
Quick Facts
Enrollment 333
Students who identify themselves as American Indian 1%
Students who identify themselves as Asian American 7%
Students who identify themselves as African American 81%
Students who identify themselves as Hispanic American 6%
Students who identify themselves as Caucasian American 5%
Percentage of Students in English Language Learning 11%
Percentage of Students in Special Education 22%
Percentage of Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch 98%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 3 reading test 28%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 3 math test 43%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 4 reading test 20%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 4 math test 13%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 5 reading test 33%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 5 math test 15%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 6 reading test 42%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 6 math test 29%
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Programs & Activities
Pre-Kindergarten Program
  • 4-Year-Old Program
Kindergarten Options
  • All-day Kindergarten
After School Offerings
  • After-school Enrichment Opportunities
  • ALC Learning
Academic Offerings
  • World Language Classes
School Features
  • School Uniforms Required
Specialists & Other Programs
  • Arts Specialist
  • Gifted & Talented Specialist
  • Media Specialist or Librarian
  • Music Specialist
  • Physical Education Specialist
  • Competitive Academic Teams