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Sanford Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 600 students

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Posted April 27, 2010

My son had done very well without a whole lot of effort throughout Elementary School. Within the first month we could tell Sanford was really pushing kids to pick it up a level or more. Not just homework/busywork, but an overall concept of responsibility. They're working to prepare him for college; not just high school. So far Sanford has a been a very good, engaging, and challenging school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2008

My son went to Dowling Elementary and is now in his second year at Sanford. He has many good freinds and is doing very well academically. He likes his teacher's and we like them. This is a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

Sanford is a great school for my son it offers a great Pre liberal arts program that challenges him everyday. We decided on Sanford because of the PLA program and are so glad that we did. They also have a program called Circle of Discipline that helps kids who need the extra help in getting and staying focused. And we also liked the fact that it prepares them for high school from the 6th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2004

Hard working teachers who made my son feel that he was successful even though he was adopted from africa and didn't speak much english. My other child was involved in advanced courses and got into the high school of her choice.
—Submitted by Margo Peterman, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
43%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
18%
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 Students61%
Female68%
Male55%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic50%
Native American46%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners22%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant61%
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 Students55%
Female60%
Male51%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native American27%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learners14%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant55%
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 Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native American60%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners15%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant59%
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 60% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
31%
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.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
37%
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.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
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 Students38%
Female38%
Male37%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic20%
Native American15%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant38%
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 Students34%
Female33%
Male35%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native American7%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learners6%
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant34%
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 Students40%
Female39%
Male40%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
Native American20%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners9%
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant40%

Science

All Students29%
Female27%
Male31%
Black11%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic9%
Native American9%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English36%
Non-migrant29%
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
Black 47% 10%
White 33% 76%
Hispanic 11% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 8% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3524 42nd Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Phone: (612) 668-4900

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