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Friendly Hills Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 609 students

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Posted April 23, 2012

Best school choice in the area,. I was concerned with middle school staring in the 5th grade, but they do a super job of keeping the grades separated. Love the principle and the ast principle, who are both caring and evolved. Full time Gifted and talented Teacher who is simply inspiring. Can't imagine any school could offer more in a quality, well rounded education. Go visit and see for yourself. That's what I did and I am very grateful that I did.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2004

Very Good! Highly recommended! The teachers are awesome, they helped my child each step of the way!
—Submitted by Anna Jack, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

147 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

149 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

135 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

137 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

126 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students82%
Female90%
Male74%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students82%
Female85%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students73%
Female83%
Male63%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students76%
Female70%
Male81%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students57%
Female63%
Male51%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander47%
Hispanic20%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant57%

Science

All Students72%
Female77%
Male66%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female66%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female72%
Male57%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
Female52%
Male55%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant54%

Science

All Students44%
Female32%
Male53%
Black6%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 76%
Black 14% 10%
Hispanic 13% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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