Anwatin Middle

Summary:

Anwatin Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving around 320 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anwatin Middle faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 49.06% African American and only 18.12% white. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Minnesota middle schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments in math, reading, and science. Anwatin Middle struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom 20-30% for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education subgroups. However, the school performs better for its white student population, ranking in the top 50% of schools. With 80.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Anwatin Middle has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools like Andersen Middle, Franklin Middle, and several charter schools, Anwatin Middle generally performs worse academically. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, which may be impacting its ability to provide consistent and effective instruction. To better support its diverse student population, Anwatin Middle may need to implement more targeted and intensive interventions, particularly for its African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 256 Upton Ave S
       Minneapolis, MN  55405-1944


(612) 668-2450

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
523rd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,954 Help


Students who attend Anwatin Middle usually attend:

High:    North High

Feeder schools for Anwatin Middle:

Elementary:    Bryn Mawr Elementary
    Kenwood Elementary
    Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.7%
Hispanic:
18.1%
White:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Anwatin Middle ranks worse than 96% of middle schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Anwatin Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Minneapolis Public School District. Racial makeup is: African American (53.7%), Hispanic (18.1%), White (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anwatin Middle is 12.7, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anwatin Middle is $16,954, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Minneapolis Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anwatin Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Anwatin Middle 523rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Anwatin Middle in the ranking list.)

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Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anwatin Middle

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Rank History for all students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.00 328th 387 15.2%
2005 16.70 355th 396 10.4%
2006 26.91 344th 406 15.3%
2007 25.54 344th 403 14.6%
2008 21.31 363rd 409 11.2%
2009 17.73 206th 230 10.4%
2010 13.50 408th 454 10.1%
2011 9.05 438th 478 8.4%
2014 12.61 439th 490 10.4%
2015 13.69 451st 516 12.6%
2016 7.60 466th 508 8.3%
2017 10.14 473rd 523 9.6%
2018 12.87 454th 518 12.4%
2019 21.31 435th 533 18.4%
2021 14.29 459th 521 11.9%
2022 15.58 453rd 520 12.9%
2023 12.58 474th 529 10.4%
2024 6.57 523rd 545 4.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.69 32nd 109 70.6%
2019 56.78 34th 120 71.7%
2021 30.80 86th 102 15.7%
2022 33.81 90th 130 30.8%
2023 30.16 110th 133 17.3%
2024 23.82 150th 158 5.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.76 248th 253 2.0%
2019 16.59 258th 282 8.5%
2021 6.02 259th 260 0.4%
2022 46.49 146th 288 49.3%
2023 53.04 124th 298 58.4%
2024 9.53 302nd 307 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.11 366th 401 8.7%
2019 24.04 340th 415 18.1%
2021 7.79 392nd 399 1.8%
2022 12.25 382nd 404 5.4%
2023 13.92 426th 459 7.2%
2024 6.15 470th 473 0.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 23rd 25 8.0%
2022 28.94 13th 15 13.3%
2023 55.31 7th 20 65.0%
2024 22.87 25th 30 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.67 398th 436 8.7%
2019 23.92 363rd 439 17.3%
2021 14.92 390th 443 12.0%
2022 15.85 407th 467 12.8%
2023 14.29 401st 455 11.9%
2024 6.95 452nd 474 4.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.61 394th 438 10.0%
2019 15.75 397th 454 12.6%
2021 11.37 401st 437 8.2%
2022 14.17 424th 476 10.9%
2023 10.57 429th 464 7.5%
2024 4.72 468th 479 2.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.72 87th 108 19.4%
2019 15.78 94th 112 16.1%
2022 21.57 83rd 110 24.5%
2023 9.81 113th 116 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.66 117th 137 14.6%
2019 23.24 122nd 148 17.6%
2021 15.01 128th 141 9.2%
2022 18.63 145th 162 10.5%
2023 18.73 144th 164 12.2%
2024 11.19 171st 179 4.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.22 124th 163 23.9%
2019 39.68 100th 171 41.5%
2021 14.25 151st 156 3.2%
2022 11.22 186th 188 1.1%
2023 17.97 162nd 178 9.0%
2024 11.34 181st 186 2.7%
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Rank History for White students at Anwatin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.61 94th 428 78.0%
2019 88.40 24th 428 94.4%
2021 58.45 148th 422 64.9%
2022 67.41 107th 438 75.6%
2023 52.25 207th 436 52.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, December 21, 2019

Open Quote My child has been going to this school this year and it’s absolutely terrible! I would highly suggest anyone thinking of going to this school to run fast. Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, October 11, 2015

Open Quote A real hellscape of the worst kind. Kids enact organized violence on each other and regular hazing of teachers that continues with little consequence. Principal and AP are unaccountable and unsupportive, even perpetuating the bullying tone of the school in many cases. Many great teachers here who are almost uniformly frustrated that they don't get to the real content in class a lot of the time because of all the extreme behaviors of truly disturbed and damaged students who are not getting the help they need from counseling and other staff. EBD kids are piled into regular classrooms with no support and there are super high student rosters, often exceeding 35 kids in a class. Don't send your kids here. Don't work here. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 17, 2009

Open Quote Superb teachers. A school with diversity and choice. My 2 children were fully challenged and were able to help other students who needed assistance. Now in High school, both of my children score in the 95% or higher in national exams.

The overall test scores for Anwatin are deceiving. The statistics don't fully adjust for students with severe disabilities. When kids are compared with children from similar backgrounds, Anwatin students do very well.

Sadly, fear keeps many people from taking a serious look at this wonderful school. Some parents are scared by a school that seems different to the one they went to when they were in middle school. My answer is come in and talk to the teachers, pupils and parents. Try choosing a school that prepares children for the diverse and wonderful world they will encounter. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, August 10, 2009

Open Quote I'm going into the 8th grade at Anwatin and LOVE it there. Anwatin offers so much and you learn things you never thought you could. I tell my friends all the time to come and join me at Anwatin because it's that great. Spanish, French, Japanese, excellent sport teams (two completely undefeated teams), 6th, 7th and 8th grade band even Jazz band (who's concerts are always packed), Fun before and after school clubs and classes. Anwatin even has an IB program that helps you learn the importance of a strong community and how much it pays off to be a good person. You can really begin to find your place in the world at Anwatin. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anwatin Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 285 244 34 5 33 n/a n/a 0 601
1989 236 207 33 9 29 n/a n/a 0 514
1990 246 240 38 8 27 n/a n/a 0 559
1991 302 321 56 16 30 n/a n/a 0 725
1992 305 318 72 14 22 n/a n/a 0 731
1993 320 314 89 17 20 n/a n/a 0 760
1994 282 356 107 19 29 n/a n/a 0 793
1995 229 278 99 7 22 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 229 278 99 7 22 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 254 259 133 14 22 n/a n/a 0 682
1998 280 253 174 17 23 n/a n/a 0 747
1999 307 235 233 17 23 n/a n/a 0 815
2000 304 209 230 16 18 n/a n/a 0 777
2001 288 258 212 16 11 n/a n/a 0 785
2002 283 280 163 22 16 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 283 280 163 22 16 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 232 283 142 24 18 n/a n/a 0 699
2005 191 295 125 18 14 n/a n/a 0 643
2006 159 283 125 22 15 n/a n/a 0 604
2007 127 222 94 19 13 n/a n/a 0 475
2008 121 248 95 28 13 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 116 227 65 36 15 n/a n/a 0 459
2010 98 243 62 38 14 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 89 220 50 177 9 0 6 0 551
2012 97 218 56 153 11 0 12 0 547
2013 95 244 71 153 20 0 6 0 589
2014 84 281 83 175 14 0 4 0 641
2015 79 291 68 179 11 0 4 0 632
2016 72 309 58 158 14 1 8 0 620
2017 70 242 49 186 10 1 7 0 565
2018 70 219 41 206 17 1 15 0 569
2019 83 199 39 197 13 1 23 0 555
2020 100 202 37 195 15 0 22 0 571
2021 111 182 33 197 8 0 17 0 548
2022 73 171 29 37 7 0 20 0 337
2023 58 157 31 33 10 0 31 0 320
2024 28 151 24 51 12 0 15 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anwatin Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 601 40.4 14.8 45.6
1989 514 41.0 12.5 47.3
1990 559 40.4 13.8 48.7
1991 725 5.0 145.0 48.7
1992 731 54.9 13.3 52.8
1993 760 55.4 13.7 53.6
1994 793 61.2 13.0 60.3
1995 635 0.0 0.0 62.2
1996 635 0.0 0.0 62.2
1997 682 43.6 15.6 56.9
1998 747 n/a 0.0 51.4
1999 815 62.8 13.0 52.9
2000 777 57.7 13.5 58.2
2001 785 48.0 16.4 55.4
2002 764 57.8 13.2 57.5
2003 764 57.8 13.2 57.5
2004 699 41.6 16.8 58.5
2005 643 38.1 16.9 65.8
2006 604 29.4 20.5 68
2007 475 28.0 17.0 70.1
2008 505 25.5 19.8 70.5
2009 459 27.3 16.8 71
2010 455 33.8 13.4 74.9
2011 551 42.2 13.0 80.8
2012 547 n/a n/a 79.3
2013 589 45.2 13.0 82.3
2014 641 41.7 15.3 82.7
2015 632 52.0 12.1 81.5
2016 620 51.0 12.1 79.2
2017 565 39.4 14.3 77.3
2018 569 41.9 13.5 71.5
2019 555 43.0 12.8 66.7
2020 571 39.7 14.3 64.8
2021 548 14.9 36.7 57.5
2022 337 29.2 11.5 60.2
2023 320 16.3 19.6 80.6
2024 281 22.0 12.7 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anwatin Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 601 40.4 14.8 45.6
1989 514 41.0 12.5 47.3
1990 559 40.4 13.8 48.7
1991 725 5.0 145.0 48.7
1992 731 54.9 13.3 52.8
1993 760 55.4 13.7 53.6
1994 793 61.2 13.0 60.3
1995 635 0.0 0.0 62.2
1996 635 0.0 0.0 62.2
1997 682 43.6 15.6 56.9
1998 747 n/a 0.0 51.4
1999 815 62.8 13.0 52.9
2000 777 57.7 13.5 58.2
2001 785 48.0 16.4 55.4
2002 764 57.8 13.2 57.5
2003 764 57.8 13.2 57.5
2004 699 41.6 16.8 58.5
2005 643 38.1 16.9 65.8
2006 604 29.4 20.5 68
2007 475 28.0 17.0 70.1
2008 505 25.5 19.8 70.5
2009 459 27.3 16.8 71
2010 455 33.8 13.4 74.9
2011 551 42.2 13.0 80.8
2012 547 n/a n/a 79.3
2013 589 45.2 13.0 82.3
2014 641 41.7 15.3 82.7
2015 632 52.0 12.1 81.5
2016 620 51.0 12.1 79.2
2017 565 39.4 14.3 77.3
2018 569 41.9 13.5 71.5
2019 555 43.0 12.8 66.7
2020 571 39.7 14.3 64.8
2021 548 14.9 36.7 57.5
2022 337 29.2 11.5 60.2
2023 320 16.3 19.6 80.6
2024 281 22.0 12.7 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anwatin Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,954

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anwatin Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 435th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 474th of 529 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Anwatin Middle)3212.4
 19.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)3730.7
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Anwatin Middle)34.925.5
 9.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)48.341.1
 7.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Anwatin Middle)35.611
 24.6%
   7th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)40.329.2
 11.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Anwatin Middle)32.719.1
 13.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)46.636.3
 10.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Anwatin Middle)46.512.1
 34.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)41.129.8
 11.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Anwatin Middle)36.717.1
 19.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)45.336.6
 8.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Anwatin Middle)1613.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minneapolis Public School District)33.223.8
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students555320
 42.3%
African American199157
 21.1%
American Indian1310
 23.1%
Asian3931
 20.5%
Hispanic19733
 83.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8358
 30.1%
Two or More Races2331
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%80.6%
 14%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Anwatin Middle

Students who attend Anwatin Middle usually go on to attend North High

Students at Anwatin Middle are 54% African American, 18% Hispanic, 10% White, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

Anwatin Middle ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Anwatin Middle.


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