Northdale Middle School in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Northdale Middle School is a suburban public school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota that is part of Anoka-hennepin Ind Sch Dist 11. It serves 1,108 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.6:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,108 Students

49 Teachers

11301 Dogwood St NW

Coon Rapids, MN 55448 View local requests

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Northdale Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Heit

Mrs. Paulus

Mrs. Waskosky

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Northdale Middle School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

34%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Northdale Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 8, 2025

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