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#1287 of 1,992 schools in MN
Anwatin Middle
Middle School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
256 UPTON AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anwatin Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anwatin 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- 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
$70,425
Median home value
$450,200
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
36%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Breck SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
| Set Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Banaadir AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 5–6 | 1.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #46 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
Anwatin Middle is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anwatin Middle
Anwatin Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anwatin Middle
What grades does Anwatin Middle serve?
Anwatin Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Anwatin Middle?
Anwatin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anwatin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anwatin Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anwatin Middle rank in MN?
Anwatin Middle ranks #1,287 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Anwatin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Anwatin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Anwatin Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anwatin Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Anwatin Middle a charter school?
No, Anwatin Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anwatin Middle a Title I school?
No, Anwatin Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anwatin Middle?
80.1% of students at Anwatin 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.3%
- Phone
- (612) 668-2450
- Area population (ZIP 55405)
- 16,915
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 55405; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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