Very Good
#268 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 13% in state
Friendship Academy of Arts-primary
Elementary School · Friendship Academy of the Arts · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2600 E 38TH ST, Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Math 52% proficient (2019)
- Reading 52% proficient (2019)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Friendship Academy of Arts-primary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 52% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Friendship Academy of Arts-primary 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 99Biker’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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Open Arms Early Education and Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Northrop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Bancroft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 431 | 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.
Friendship Academy of the Arts
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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-primary is listed in Friendship Academy of the Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Friendship Academy of Arts-primary
Friendship Academy of Arts-primary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Friendship Academy of the Arts, serving approximately 101 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friendship Academy of Arts-primary
What grades does Friendship Academy of Arts-primary serve?
Friendship Academy of Arts-primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Friendship Academy of Arts-primary?
Friendship Academy of Arts-primary has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy of Arts-primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy of Arts-primary is 25.2:1. 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-primary rank in MN?
Friendship Academy of Arts-primary ranks #268 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Friendship Academy of Arts-primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Friendship Academy of Arts-primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Friendship Academy of Arts-primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Friendship Academy of Arts-primary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Friendship Academy of Arts-primary a charter school?
Yes, Friendship Academy of Arts-primary 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-primary a Title I school?
No, Friendship Academy of Arts-primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Friendship Academy of Arts-primary?
85.1% of students at Friendship Academy of Arts-primary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.5%
- Phone
- (612) 879-6703
- Area population (ZIP 55406)
- 35,863
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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