Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary's student population of 101 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
98%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary?
101 students attend Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary?
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary offer ?
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary part of?
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary is part of Friendship Academy Of The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary located?
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary is located in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Standish.
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