Andersen Middle School serves 864 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andersen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Andersen Middle School's student population of 864 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Andersen Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
43%
10%
Black
22%
12%
White
27%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Andersen Middle School?
864 students attend Andersen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Andersen Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andersen Middle School?
Andersen Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andersen Middle School offer ?
Andersen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Andersen Middle School part of?
Andersen Middle School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Andersen Middle School located?
Andersen Middle School is located in the Midtown Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Midtown Phillips.
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