Friedell Middle School

1200 Broadway S
Rochester, MN 55904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 435 students in grades 6-8, Friedell Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Friedell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Friedell Middle School's student population of 435 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Friedell Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friedell Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#401 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
45%
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68%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
9%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
12%
12%
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White
62%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Friedell Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Friedell Middle School's ranking?
Friedell Middle School is ranked #401 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Friedell Middle School often compared to?
Friedell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln K-8 District-wide School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Friedell Middle School?
435 students attend Friedell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Friedell Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friedell Middle School?
Friedell Middle School has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friedell Middle School offer ?
Friedell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Friedell Middle School part of?
Friedell Middle School is part of Rochester Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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