Andersen Community (Closed 2021)

1098 Andersen Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Andersen Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
747 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1706 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
45%
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15%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
57%
10%
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Black
31%
12%
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White
5%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andersen Community's ranking?
Andersen Community is ranked #1706 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Andersen Community?
747 students attend Andersen Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Andersen Community students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andersen Community?
Andersen Community has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andersen Community offer ?
Andersen Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Andersen Community part of?
Andersen Community is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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