Serving 694 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 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fridley Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Minneapolis, MN, covering approximately 5.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a commute of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fridley Middle School's student population of 694 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Everybody Learns Everyday
School Rankings
Fridley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fridley Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1449 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1449 out of 1,773 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, Westwood Intermediate & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Fridley Middle School?
694 students attend Fridley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fridley Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fridley Middle School?
Fridley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fridley Middle School offer ?
Fridley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fridley Middle School part of?
Fridley Middle School is part of Fridley Public School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
2 10/10/2025
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 10/10/2025
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.
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