Anwatin Middle School

256 Upton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 281 students in grades 6-8, Anwatin 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 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Anwatin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Anwatin Middle School's student population of 281 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Anwatin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anwatin Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1686 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
4%
2%
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Asian
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
54%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Anwatin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Anwatin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Anwatin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anwatin Middle School's ranking?
Anwatin Middle School is ranked #1686 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Anwatin Middle School often compared to?
Anwatin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justice Page Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Anwatin Middle School?
281 students attend Anwatin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Anwatin Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anwatin Middle School?
Anwatin Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anwatin Middle School offer ?
Anwatin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Anwatin Middle School part of?
Anwatin Middle School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Anwatin Middle School located?
Anwatin Middle School is located in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Calhoun Isles.

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2   5/23/2022
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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