The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was equal to the Minnesota state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
850 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)73%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)72%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
2%
Asian
(09-10)2%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
7%
Black
(09-10)3%
10%
White
(09-10)92%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
13%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
How many students attend Sandburg Middle School?
850 students attend Sandburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sandburg Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sandburg Middle School offer ?
Sandburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sandburg Middle School part of?
Sandburg Middle School is part of Anoka-Hennepin Public School District.
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