Below Average
#1664 of 1,992 schools in MN
Andersen Middle
Middle School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1098 ANDERSEN LANE, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Andersen Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Andersen Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,206
Median home value
$317,000
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #66 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Andersen Middle is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Andersen Middle
Andersen Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 1,045 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,664 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andersen Middle
What grades does Andersen Middle serve?
Andersen Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Andersen Middle?
Andersen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,045 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andersen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andersen Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Andersen Middle rank in MN?
Andersen Middle ranks #1,664 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Andersen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Andersen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Andersen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Andersen Middle has 19% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Andersen Middle a charter school?
No, Andersen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Andersen Middle a Title I school?
No, Andersen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andersen Middle?
69.6% of students at Andersen Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (612) 668-4200
- Area population (ZIP 55407)
- 36,992
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55407; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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