Sanford Middle School vs. Dowling Elementary School
Should I attend Sanford Middle School or Dowling Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sanford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Dowling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 786 students in grades 6-8, Sanford 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 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dowling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
786 students
264 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#675 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
52
Grade 1 Students
-
45
Grade 2 Students
-
54
Grade 3 Students
-
31
Grade 4 Students
-
51
Grade 5 Students
-
31
Grade 6 Students
243
-
Grade 7 Students
270
-
Grade 8 Students
273
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
3%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
14%
25%
% White
56%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%