Andersen Middle

Summary:

Andersen Middle is a public middle school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 872 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population, low academic performance, and socioeconomic disadvantages compared to nearby schools.

Andersen Middle has a significantly more diverse student population than nearby schools, with 46.44% Hispanic, 18.81% African American, and 24.2% White students. However, the school consistently underperforms the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.02% of Andersen Middle students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 34.66% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Similarly, in MCA-III Reading, Andersen Middle had 26.44% proficient or better, while the district and state had 40.06% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's student group rankings are particularly low for Hispanic students (175th out of 186 Minnesota middle schools) and English Language Learner students (145th out of 158), indicating significant achievement gaps.

Andersen Middle's challenges are further compounded by its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 71.44% in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which can contribute to the academic challenges observed. In comparison, nearby schools like Justice Page Middle and Sanford Middle demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading that are 20-30 percentage points higher than Andersen Middle. These schools also serve more socioeconomically advantaged student populations.

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Public 6-8

1098 Andersen Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55407-8888

(612) 668-4200

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
456^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 1,045

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.2%

White:

22.9%

African American:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.6%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Andersen Middle 456^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Andersen Middle in the ranking list.)

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Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.97	440^th	529	16.8%
2024	19.32	456^th	545	16.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.72	82^nd	116	29.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.00	124^th	133	6.8%
2024	26.64	145^th	158	8.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.41	273^rd	298	8.4%
2024	15.43	287^th	307	6.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.76	431^st	459	6.1%
2024	11.08	446^th	473	5.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.82	18^th	20	10.0%
2024	39.71	17^th	30	43.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.43	370^th	455	18.7%
2024	18.97	403^rd	474	15.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.23	420^th	464	9.5%
2024	16.06	417^th	479	12.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.43	124^th	164	24.4%
2024	24.84	142^nd	179	20.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.71	169^th	178	5.1%
2024	15.67	175^th	186	5.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.54	36^th	49	26.5%
2024	32.03	39^th	55	29.1%

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Rank History for White students at Andersen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.19	55^th	436	87.4%
2024	80.95	49^th	440	88.9%

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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	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	231	185	11	374	25	1	37	864
2023	211	164	12	405	33	0	47	872
2024	239	181	16	514	45	1	49	1045

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

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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 Andersen Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	864	56.3	15.3	64.4
2023	872	42.6	20.4	71.4
2024	1045	61.8	16.8	69.6

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 Andersen Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	864	56.3	15.3	64.4
2023	872	42.6	20.4	71.4
2024	1045	61.8	16.8	69.6

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.

Schools Near Andersen Middle

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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
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
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
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
Venture Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3800 Pleasant Ave	Minneapolis	55409	Hennepin County	Venture Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 345-9040	116	10	11.8	99.1%	1 (0.9%)	40 (34.5%)	52 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.3%)	3	544^th of 545 public middle schools	0.2%		4.3	520^th of 529 public middle schools	1.7%	24				0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0				3.7	0.0	8.9	4.9		0.0	0.0
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
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
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
SET Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 722-2555	255	5	54.2	87.1%	0 (0.0%)	253 (99.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42.6	322^nd of 545 public middle schools	40.9%		47.4	279^th of 529 public middle schools	47.3%	43				4.6	21.4	42.1	21.8				47.2	6.7	56.0	42.1		25.0	25.0	$15,857
MN International Middle Chr School	Public, Charter	6-8	277 12th Ave N	Minneapolis	55401	Hennepin County	Twin Cities International Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 821-6470	334	20	16.8	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	333 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.8	465^th of 545 public middle schools	14.7%		13.5	470^th of 529 public middle schools	11.2%	5				10.6	16.4	11.6	12.8				42.0	18.2	30.4	30.2		9.8	9.8	$26,362

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What district is Andersen Middle in?

Minneapolis Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Andersen Middle?

Students at Andersen Middle are 49% Hispanic, 23% White, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Andersen Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,045 students attended Andersen Middle.

Is Andersen Middle a good school?

Andersen Middle ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Minnesota middle schools.

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