Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Summary:

Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is a public charter middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 211 students in grades 3-8. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 94% of students identifying as such. However, the school consistently performs significantly below the state average in proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments across all grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm's overall proficiency rates were just 13.57% in Math and 17.14% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping from 29.87% in Reading and 13.51% in Math in 2020-2021 to 7.88% in Reading and 3.96% in Math in 2022-2023. The school ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Minnesota middle schools for both female and male students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, though its African American students perform better relative to other middle schools in the state, ranking in the bottom 30-40% for this subgroup.

Nearby schools, such as Avalon Middle School, Justice Page Middle, and Sanford Middle, generally outperform Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science. These nearby schools also have more diverse student populations, with lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and lower student-teacher ratios. Addressing the challenges faced by Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the declining academic performance, will require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, improvements to the school's learning environment, and potential collaboration with other successful schools or districts.

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Public, Charter 3-8

3320 E. 41st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406-8888

(612) 879-6703

District: Friendship Academy of the Arts

SchoolDigger Rank:
515^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 146

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.6%

White:

1.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm ranks worse than 94.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.33. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm 811^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm 515^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm in the ranking list.)

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Friendship Academy of the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship Academy of the Arts 438^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	11.98	750^th	869	13.7%
2022	3.69	838^th	858	2.3%
2023	2.50	835^th	845	1.2%
2024	7.59	811^th	881	7.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	27.89	532^nd	683	22.1%
2022	7.93	645^th	663	2.7%
2023	5.04	761^st	774	1.7%
2024	13.04	713^th	793	10.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	5.35	762^nd	799	4.6%
2023	2.84	777^th	787	1.3%
2024	10.16	733^rd	809	9.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	2.86	795^th	808	1.6%
2023	2.31	788^th	799	1.4%
2024	6.89	774^th	826	6.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	36.36	148^th	227	34.8%
2022	13.18	270^th	282	4.3%
2023	11.26	270^th	279	3.2%
2024	24.08	248^th	310	20.0%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	19.20	431^st	521	17.3%
2022	9.67	479^th	520	7.9%
2023	3.65	525^th	529	0.8%
2024	8.33	515^th	545	5.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	29.58	307^th	399	23.1%
2022	18.19	363^rd	404	10.1%
2023	6.09	454^th	459	1.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	14.05	417^th	467	10.7%
2023	4.45	449^th	455	1.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.60	460^th	476	3.4%
2023	2.91	463^rd	464	0.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	45.45	75^th	141	46.8%
2022	23.59	131^st	162	19.1%
2023	10.70	161^st	164	1.8%
2024	21.86	149^th	179	16.8%

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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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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	193	3	0	4	203
2022	6	238	3	3	7	257
2023	3	199	1	0	8	211
2024	2	141	2	0	1	146

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	203	2.6	76.8	84.7
2022	257	3.6	70.7	85.6
2023	211	2.9	70.8	84.8
2024	146	8.9	16.3	80.8

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 Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	203	2.6	76.8	84.7
2022	257	3.6	70.7	85.6
2023	211	2.9	70.8	84.8
2024	146	8.9	16.3	80.8

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.

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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
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm	Public, Charter	3-8	3320 E. 41st St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Friendship Academy of the Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 879-6703	146	9	16.3	80.8%	2 (1.4%)	141 (96.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8.3	515^th of 545 public middle schools	5.5%		3.7	525^th of 529 public middle schools	0.8%	10	30.0	22.6	3.5	4.4	0.0	8.3	13.6	29.0	19.4	10.7	4.4	13.3	25.0	17.1	3.6	16.7	7.5
Sanford Middle	Public	6-8	3524 42nd Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4900	705	40	17.7	35.2%	422 (59.9%)	84 (11.9%)	77 (10.9%)	14 (2.0%)	49 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.4%)	66.9	158^th of 545 public middle schools	71.0%		68.3	144^th of 529 public middle schools	72.8%	14				41.0	43.8	33.0	39.3				60.5	52.0	46.3	53.1		35.8	35.8	$14,027
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop	Public, Charter	5-8	4640 17th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Hiawatha Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 559-6546	409	31	13.0	93.6%	3 (0.7%)	34 (8.3%)	361 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	10.4	504^th of 545 public middle schools	7.5%		9.5	490^th of 529 public middle schools	7.4%	14			1.9	2.8	11.0	19.1	8.2			18.3	16.0	16.5	22.6	18.1	6.7	9.6	8.0	$25,560
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield	Public, Charter	8	3500 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Hiawatha Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 353-4324	74	10	7.2	87.8%	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.2%)	62 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	8.2	516^th of 545 public middle schools	5.3%		23.7	419^th of 529 public middle schools	20.8%	97						14.1	14.1						14.3	14.3		1.3	1.3	$15,490
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus	Public, Charter	5-8	1001 E 46th St	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Hennepin Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 843-5050	194	12	16.3	97.9%	2 (1.0%)	162 (83.5%)	24 (12.4%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.2	323^rd of 545 public middle schools	40.7%		16.5	459^th of 529 public middle schools	13.2%	136			22.5	20.8	38.5	45.2	31.6			30.0	45.3	30.8	35.7	35.8	20.0	21.4	20.7	$20,100
CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8)	Public, Charter	6-8	3810 East 56th Street	Minneapolis	55417	Hennepin County	Cyber Village Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 523-7170	40	3	11.6	25.0%	25 (62.5%)	3 (7.5%)	7 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.5%)	49.3	271^st of 545 public middle schools	50.3%		48.8	268^th of 529 public middle schools	49.3%	3				18.2	27.3		25.0				45.5	42.9	60.0	48.6		27.3	27.3
Aurora Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	2103 E 26th St	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Aurora Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 200-9590	187	12	16.1	79.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	187 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6	525^th of 545 public middle schools	3.7%		4.5	519^th of 529 public middle schools	1.9%	6			2.2	0.0	2.0	2.3	1.6			20.0	16.3	11.8	25.0	18.0	4.4	0.0	2.3	$10,045
Andersen Middle	Public	6-8	1098 Andersen Lane	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4200	1,045	62	16.8	69.6%	239 (22.9%)	181 (17.3%)	514 (49.2%)	16 (1.5%)	45 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.7%)	19.3	456^th of 545 public middle schools	16.3%		19	440^th of 529 public middle schools	16.8%	16				17.5	17.4	26.2	20.0				28.5	26.0	24.3	26.4		12.1	12.1
Avalon Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	700 Glendale Street	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5795	72	6	11.6	30.6%	44 (61.1%)	3 (4.2%)	14 (19.4%)	2 (2.8%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.3%)	47.5	286^th of 545 public middle schools	47.5%		64.7	165^th of 529 public middle schools	68.8%	121				35.3	33.3	29.2	32.3				44.4	36.0	62.5	47.8		13.6	13.6	$9,584
Hidden River Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Summit Ave	Saint Paul	55105	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8860	588	32	18.2	51.9%	236 (40.1%)	191 (32.5%)	39 (6.6%)	47 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (12.4%)	33.2	376^th of 545 public middle schools	31.0%		35.3	359^th of 529 public middle schools	32.1%	17				23.7	22.9	23.3	23.3				40.3	37.8	34.2	37.5		21.2	21.2	$14,187

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Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Minnesota middle schools.

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Students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm are 97% African American, 1% White, 1% Hispanic.

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