Friendship Academy of the Arts School District
School District · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,416
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,416
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Evaluating Friendship Academy of the Arts?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Friendship Academy of the Arts as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Friendship Academy of Arts-primary
Minneapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
Minneapolis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#351 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,416
+$1,808 vs Minnesota median
District size
247 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Friendship Academy of the Arts
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friendship Academy of Arts-primary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Friendship Academy of the Arts
Friendship Academy of the Arts is a Minneapolis, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 247 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.6:1. The district invests $16,416 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Friendship Academy of the Arts demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Friendship Academy of Arts-primary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Friendship Academy of the Arts students show an average math proficiency of 50.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Friendship Academy of the Arts, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Friendship Academy of the Arts with test data.
Schools in Friendship Academy of the Arts
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Minneapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 247
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Friendship Academy of the Arts?
Friendship Academy of the Arts has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Friendship Academy of the Arts?
The average composite rating for Friendship Academy of the Arts is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Friendship Academy of the Arts?
Friendship Academy of the Arts spends $16,416 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Friendship Academy of the Arts?
The average student-teacher ratio in Friendship Academy of the Arts is 20.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Friendship Academy of the Arts?
Friendship Academy of Arts-primary is the highest-rated school in Friendship Academy of the Arts with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Friendship Academy of the Arts?
Across schools in Friendship Academy of the Arts with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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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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