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Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
Middle School · Friendship Academy of the Arts · Minneapolis, MN
A charter middle school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3320 E. 41ST ST, Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm score 10% 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 12 points since 2020, to 10% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 97Biker’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
$91,865
Median home value
$335,500
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Hiawatha College Prep - NorthropCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Universal Academy Middle/highCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–10 | 1.5 mi | 27 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Friendship Academy of the Arts
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is listed in Friendship Academy of the Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Friendship Academy of the Arts, serving approximately 146 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,988 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
What grades does Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm serve?
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm?
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm rank in MN?
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm ranks #1,988 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm's MySchoolScout rating?
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm a charter school?
Yes, Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm a Title I school?
No, Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm?
80.8% of students at Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (612) 879-6703
- Area population (ZIP 55406)
- 35,863
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 55406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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