Serving 257 students in grades 2-8, Friendship Of Arts - Interm 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 2-8
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Of Arts - Interm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Friendship Of Arts - Interm's student population of 257 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendship Of Arts - Interm 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 Friendship Of Arts - Interm is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1508 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
93%
12%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Of Arts - Interm's ranking?
Friendship Of Arts - Interm is ranked #1508 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Friendship Of Arts - Interm?
257 students attend Friendship Of Arts - Interm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Friendship Of Arts - Interm students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Friendship Of Arts - Interm offer ?
Friendship Of Arts - Interm offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Friendship Of Arts - Interm part of?
Friendship Of Arts - Interm is part of Friendship Academy Of The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Of Arts - Interm located?
Friendship Of Arts - Interm is located in the Hiawatha neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Hiawatha.
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