Serving 435 students in grades 6-8, Friedell Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 was 49% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was equal to the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Friedell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friedell Middle School's ranking?
Friedell Middle School is ranked #418 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Friedell Middle School?
435 students attend Friedell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Friedell Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friedell Middle School?
Friedell Middle School has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friedell Middle School offer ?
Friedell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Friedell Middle School part of?
Friedell Middle School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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