How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Andersen Middle | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 60 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.2% | 85.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Andersen Middle | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,112 | $26,112 |
| District | Minneapolis Public School District | Minneapolis Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Andersen Middle | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.7% | 8.3% |
| African American | 15.9% | 28.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.3% | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Andersen Middle | MERC |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 350.7:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.9% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.