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Sanford Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
3524 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 · (612) 668-4900 · Part of Minneapolis Public School District
Students
728
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
34%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Sanford Middle
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 22% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency30%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts54%
State average 52.5%
Location
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3524 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6256
Grade 7234
Grade 8238
Enrollment over time
933’20
786’21
738’22
705’23
728’24
Down 22% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 60%Black 11%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 9%American Indian/Alaska Native 8%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.