Friendship Academy of the Arts

The Friendship Academy of the Arts district in Minnesota operates two schools - Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm, a middle school, and Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary, an elementary school. Unfortunately, both schools are struggling, with consistently low test scores and rankings compared to state averages.

The student populations at both schools are predominantly African American, ranging from 90.52% to 94.31%, with very low white student representation. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates between 84.83% and 86.21%. This suggests the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to their academic struggles.

While the elementary school has a more manageable student-teacher ratio of 14.5, the middle school has an alarmingly high ratio of 70.8, which could indicate a lack of resources and support for teachers. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the Friendship Academy of the Arts district, with both schools consistently ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types in Minnesota. Addressing the root causes of the low performance, such as resource allocation, teacher support, and targeted interventions, will be crucial for the district to improve student outcomes.