Serving 761 students in grades 5-8, Friendly Hills 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 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendly Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Friendly Hills Middle School's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendly Hills 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 Friendly Hills 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
23%
10%
Black
16%
12%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Friendly Hills Middle School's ranking?
Friendly Hills Middle School is ranked #892 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Friendly Hills Middle School often compared to?
Friendly Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage E-stem Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Friendly Hills Middle School?
761 students attend Friendly Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Friendly Hills Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendly Hills Middle School?
Friendly Hills Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendly Hills Middle School offer ?
Friendly Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Friendly Hills Middle School part of?
Friendly Hills Middle School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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