Serving 735 students in grades 5-8, Friendly Hills 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendly Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Friendly Hills Middle School's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendly Hills 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 Friendly Hills Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
15%
12%
White
48%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendly Hills Middle School's ranking?
Friendly Hills Middle School is ranked #1135 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Friendly Hills Middle School often compared to?
Friendly Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage E-stem Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Friendly Hills Middle School?
735 students attend Friendly Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Friendly Hills Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendly Hills Middle School?
Friendly Hills Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendly Hills Middle School offer ?
Friendly Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Friendly Hills Middle School part of?
Friendly Hills Middle School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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