The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)7%
2%
Asian
(09-10)6%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)34%
7%
Black
(09-10)43%
10%
White
(09-10)10%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
74%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
How many students attend Folwell Middle School?
117 students attend Folwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Folwell Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Folwell Middle School offer ?
Folwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Folwell Middle School part of?
Folwell Middle School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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