Serving 791 students in grades 5-8, Fridley Middle School 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fridley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fridley Middle School's student population of 791 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fridley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fridley Middle School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
43%
12%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fridley Middle School's ranking?
Fridley Middle School is ranked #1333 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fridley Middle School often compared to?
Fridley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Global Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Fridley Middle School?
791 students attend Fridley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fridley Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fridley Middle School?
Fridley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fridley Middle School offer ?
Fridley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fridley Middle School part of?
Fridley Middle School is part of Fridley Public School District.
School Reviews
2 10/8/2015
There is such a high number of mean, unruly kids that go here that the kids who are well behaved and want to learn get little to no attention. Still a large problem with fights and bullying. The child who is being bullied is told to have empathy for the bullier because they may have a hard home life. Seriously. Take a zero tolerance stand...most children who are being bullied are the most empathetic people you'll meet.
2 3/20/2011
academically, this school is great! but i would not recommend this school to anyone. If your child goes to this school they will either be a bully or be bullied. If you want your child to have a good, healthy education, go somewhere else.
2 11/9/2009
I believe that the school is destroying innocent minds by teaching them sex education in 6th grade. This is a parents responsibility. I can't stop them from teaching my child or she will fail the class. I can only voice my feeling on this and hope that other parents come forward and agree with me and maybe we can change the way and at what age is appropriate for them to learn this information. I believe that some information should not be discussed in front of the opposite sex. There is no reason for a girl to know what a boy goes through during puberty and the same for the boys. I believe the school is only making the children curious and that is when children get into trouble. 6th graders are still babies and innocent, let them stay young.
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