Below Average
#1625 of 1,992 schools in MN
Fridley Middle
Middle School · Fridley Public School District · Fridley, MN
A middle school in Fridley, MN serving grades 5th – 8th.
6100 W MOORE LAKE DR, Fridley, MN 55432
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fridley Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fridley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fridley), 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
$77,985
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$1,308/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley Middle Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 0.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Woodcrest Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Avail Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 227 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fridley Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fridley Middle is listed in FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fridley Middle
Fridley Middle is a public middle school in Fridley, MN, part of Fridley Public School District, serving approximately 632 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,625 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fridley Middle
What grades does Fridley Middle serve?
Fridley Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Fridley Middle?
Fridley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fridley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fridley Middle is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fridley Middle rank in MN?
Fridley Middle ranks #1,625 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Fridley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fridley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Fridley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fridley Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fridley Middle a charter school?
No, Fridley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fridley Middle a Title I school?
No, Fridley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fridley Middle?
73.7% of students at Fridley 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (763) 502-5400
- Area population (ZIP 55432)
- 32,935
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 55432; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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