How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm | Sanford Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 167 | 728 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 29.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.7% | 30.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm | Sanford Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,416 | $21,839 |
| District | Friendship Academy of the Arts | Minneapolis Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm | Sanford Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| African American | 95.8% | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.6% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm | Sanford Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 259:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 33.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 34 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.