Sandburg Middle School

2400 Sandburg Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55427
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, Sandburg 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 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Sandburg Middle School's student population of 418 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
418 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Sandburg 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 Sandburg Middle School is 0.76, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1570 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandburg 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.
37%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandburg 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.
15-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sandburg 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
23:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
11%
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Black
35%
12%
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White
26%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandburg Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandburg 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
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandburg 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandburg Middle School's ranking?
Sandburg Middle School is ranked #1570 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sandburg Middle School often compared to?
Sandburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plymouth Middle School, Robbinsdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sandburg Middle School?
418 students attend Sandburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sandburg Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandburg Middle School?
Sandburg Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandburg Middle School offer ?
Sandburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sandburg Middle School part of?
Sandburg Middle School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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