Serving 331 students in grades 6-8, Sandburg Middle School 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 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sandburg Middle School's student population of 331 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Sandburg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandburg Middle School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1570 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
23%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandburg Middle School's ranking?
Sandburg Middle School is ranked #1570 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sandburg Middle School often compared to?
Sandburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plymouth Middle School, Robbinsdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sandburg Middle School?
331 students attend Sandburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sandburg Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandburg Middle School?
Sandburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sandburg Middle School offer ?
Sandburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandburg Middle School part of?
Sandburg Middle School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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