Below Average
#1871 of 1,992 schools in MN
Sandburg Middle School
Middle School · Robbinsdale Public School District · Golden Valley, MN
A Robbinsdale Public School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 SANDBURG LN, Golden Valley, MN 55427
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandburg Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandburg Middle School 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,053/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden Valley), 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
$92,013
Median home value
$341,700
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55427; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| The Fair School - CrystalEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Breck SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
| Robbinsdale Shared Time ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 6 | 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.
Robbinsdale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #20 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandburg Middle School is listed in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandburg Middle School
Sandburg Middle School is a public middle school in Golden Valley, MN, part of Robbinsdale Public School District, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,871 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandburg Middle School
What grades does Sandburg Middle School serve?
Sandburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sandburg Middle School?
Sandburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandburg Middle School rank in MN?
Sandburg Middle School ranks #1,871 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sandburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sandburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandburg Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Sandburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Sandburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sandburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandburg Middle School?
67.1% of students at Sandburg Middle School 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
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (763) 504-8200
- Area population (ZIP 55427)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 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 55427; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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