Serving 1,604 students in grades 6-8, Anoka Middle School For The Arts 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 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anoka Middle School For The Arts's student population of 1,604 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Cyclones
School Rankings
Anoka Middle School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anoka Middle School For The Arts is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
15%
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cyclones
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anoka Middle School For The Arts's ranking?
Anoka Middle School For The Arts is ranked #1074 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Anoka Middle School For The Arts?
1,604 students attend Anoka Middle School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Anoka Middle School For The Arts students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anoka Middle School For The Arts?
Anoka Middle School For The Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anoka Middle School For The Arts offer ?
Anoka Middle School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anoka Middle School For The Arts part of?
Anoka Middle School For The Arts is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
School Reviews
2 3/2/2019
AMSA is a great school for catering the arts and i wish every student could have the oppertonity to go here but thier has been at lest 1 person a month smokeing in the bathrooms
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