Serving 77 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Friendship Of The Arts 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 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Friendship Of The Arts's student population of 77 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Of The Arts is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
91%
12%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 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 Of The Arts?
77 students attend Friendship Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Friendship Of The Arts students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Of The Arts?
Friendship Of The Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Of The Arts offer ?
Friendship Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Friendship Of The Arts part of?
Friendship Of The Arts is part of Friendship Academy Of The Arts School District.
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