Serving 211 students in grades 3-8, Friendship Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm 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 Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm is 0.12, which is less 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
#1835 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
94%
12%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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 Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm's ranking?
Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm is ranked #1835 out of 1,860 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm?
211 students attend Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm offer ?
Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm part of?
Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm is part of Friendship Academy Of The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm located?
Friendship Academy 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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