Fridley Public School District
School District · Fridley, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
9
2 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,928
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
9
2 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,928
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Fridley Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fridley Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Fridley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fridley Senior High
Fridley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr
Fridley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#346 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,928
+$3,320 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,633 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Fridley Public School District ranks #346 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Fridley Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fridley Middle Area Learning Center (6.2/10), Fridley Senior High (5.7/10), and Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fridley Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fridley Middle Area Learning Center | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Fridley Senior High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Hayes Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Fridley Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Stevenson Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fridley Public School District
Fridley Public School District is a Fridley, Minnesota school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,633 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $17,928 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Fridley Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fridley Middle Area Learning Center, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Fridley Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 40.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fridley Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fridley Public School District with test data.
Schools in Fridley Public School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Fridley
- Total Enrollment
- 2,633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fridley Public School District?
Fridley Public School District has 9 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fridley Public School District?
The average composite rating for Fridley Public School District is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fridley Public School District?
Fridley Public School District spends $17,928 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fridley Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fridley Public School District is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fridley Public School District?
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center is the highest-rated school in Fridley Public School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Fridley Public School District?
Across schools in Fridley Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fridley Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Fridley Public School District has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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