Sanford Middle

Summary:

Sanford Middle is a public middle school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 738 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which is ranked 322 out of 463 districts in the state.

Sanford Middle consistently ranks in the top 30% of Minnesota middle schools, with strong academic performance, particularly in reading. In 2023-2024, 53.08% of Sanford Middle students were proficient or better in reading, compared to 40.06% for the district and 49.85% for the state. The school's diversity is relatively balanced, with 57.05% White, 14.09% African American, 10.03% Hispanic, 2.44% Asian, and 8.67% Native American students. Additionally, Sanford Middle has seen a decrease in its free and reduced lunch rates, from 53.59% in 2020-2021 to 37.67% in 2022-2023, indicating a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to some nearby schools like Andersen Middle (71.44%) and Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (95.65%).

While Sanford Middle performs well overall, there are notable disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups, with the school's African American and Hispanic students consistently ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address these achievement gaps. Additionally, the school has experienced significant fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, which may have impacted its academic performance. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter, which demonstrates even stronger academic outcomes, Sanford Middle could potentially learn from the practices and strategies of these schools to further enhance its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3524 42nd Ave S
       Minneapolis, MN  55406-8888


(612) 668-4900

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,027 Help


Students who attend Sanford Middle usually attend:

High:    Roosevelt High - SWS

Feeder schools for Sanford Middle:

Elementary:    Hiawatha Elementary
    Howe Elementary
    Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
    Northrop Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  27.5 Help
Number of students:  738

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
African American:
14.1%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sanford Middle ranks better than 71% of middle schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3rd 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 66.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57%), African American (14.1%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanford Middle is 27.5. 4 middle schools in the Minneapolis Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanford Middle is $14,027. 4 middle schools in the Minneapolis Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sanford Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanford Middle 158th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Sanford 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 Sanford Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.76 376th 387 2.8%
2005 4.37 378th 396 4.5%
2006 22.01 358th 406 11.8%
2007 23.59 350th 403 13.2%
2008 22.57 360th 409 12.0%
2009 27.68 198th 230 13.9%
2010 22.57 393rd 454 13.4%
2011 24.76 402nd 478 15.9%
2012 22.08 400th 469 14.7%
2013 29.04 380th 488 22.1%
2014 30.95 378th 490 22.9%
2015 40.12 334th 516 35.3%
2016 39.70 334th 508 34.3%
2017 34.85 364th 523 30.4%
2018 33.71 372nd 518 28.2%
2019 37.96 357th 533 33.0%
2021 58.96 197th 521 62.2%
2022 67.59 148th 520 71.5%
2023 68.35 144th 529 72.8%
2024 66.93 158th 545 71.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.53 57th 120 52.5%
2022 39.31 82nd 131 37.4%
2023 51.85 48th 107 55.1%
2024 53.89 46th 116 60.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.08 54th 109 50.5%
2019 38.92 77th 120 35.8%
2021 53.45 34th 102 66.7%
2022 46.50 52nd 130 60.0%
2023 32.20 106th 133 20.3%
2024 43.52 71st 158 55.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.59 148th 253 41.5%
2019 40.52 171st 282 39.4%
2021 49.57 123rd 260 52.7%
2022 64.84 71st 288 75.3%
2023 45.97 153rd 298 48.7%
2024 62.64 84th 307 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.02 349th 401 13.0%
2019 20.75 355th 415 14.5%
2021 42.26 233rd 399 41.6%
2022 32.13 296th 404 26.7%
2023 32.53 325th 459 29.2%
2024 35.27 326th 473 31.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.89 8th 25 68.0%
2024 55.42 11th 30 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.11 329th 436 24.5%
2019 33.51 333rd 439 24.1%
2021 56.90 172nd 443 61.2%
2022 63.23 149th 467 68.1%
2023 63.67 142nd 455 68.8%
2024 64.59 140th 474 70.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.57 338th 438 22.8%
2019 36.60 310th 454 31.7%
2021 54.38 197th 437 54.9%
2022 65.31 145th 476 69.5%
2023 66.98 126th 464 72.8%
2024 63.05 152nd 479 68.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 70th 108 35.2%
2019 42.94 63rd 112 43.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.00 102nd 137 25.5%
2019 35.67 93rd 148 37.2%
2021 52.77 60th 141 57.4%
2022 46.64 81st 162 50.0%
2023 34.41 110th 164 32.9%
2024 40.80 106th 179 40.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.31 144th 163 11.7%
2019 26.98 141st 171 17.5%
2021 49.03 68th 156 56.4%
2022 34.31 127th 188 32.4%
2023 36.01 114th 178 36.0%
2024 39.96 105th 186 43.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.95 22nd 23 4.3%
2019 21.92 21st 23 8.7%
2022 67.44 5th 22 77.3%
2023 46.26 26th 49 46.9%
2024 33.19 38th 55 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sanford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.51 51st 428 88.1%
2019 70.82 90th 428 79.0%
2021 76.95 58th 422 86.3%
2022 77.46 52nd 438 88.1%
2023 80.43 47th 436 89.2%
2024 75.81 67th 440 84.8%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sanford Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 137 121 22 136 n/a n/a 0 804
1989 370 151 135 18 130 n/a n/a 0 804
1990 304 132 128 12 87 n/a n/a 0 663
1991 303 157 123 10 63 n/a n/a 0 656
1992 285 211 136 12 51 n/a n/a 0 695
1993 205 201 129 8 63 n/a n/a 0 606
1994 177 196 131 12 47 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 184 220 165 17 49 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 184 220 165 17 49 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 174 274 117 12 51 n/a n/a 0 628
1998 173 312 119 10 46 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 161 299 86 10 60 n/a n/a 0 616
2000 135 334 49 20 48 n/a n/a 0 586
2001 119 335 41 24 40 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 145 330 24 11 51 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 145 330 24 11 51 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 149 214 15 9 38 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 126 210 12 13 21 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 113 214 10 19 23 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 93 241 9 21 20 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 111 240 7 37 21 n/a n/a 0 416
2009 124 178 4 40 30 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 155 198 7 43 36 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 230 202 18 96 51 0 3 0 600
2012 259 211 27 104 38 0 3 0 642
2013 271 273 30 131 57 0 4 0 766
2014 258 293 39 135 54 0 3 0 782
2015 291 279 33 119 61 0 6 0 789
2016 312 249 37 130 69 2 17 0 816
2017 365 262 36 141 63 1 30 0 898
2018 394 250 35 181 79 2 30 0 971
2019 393 250 29 184 70 1 43 0 970
2020 420 223 23 180 54 1 48 0 949
2021 420 219 21 148 59 0 66 0 933
2022 443 110 20 95 62 1 55 0 786
2023 421 104 18 74 64 0 57 0 738

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 Sanford Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 804 47.9 16.7 48.9
1989 804 48.0 16.7 52.7
1990 663 47.4 13.9 49.3
1991 656 42.4 15.4 57
1992 695 46.2 15.0 54.5
1993 606 44.2 13.7 62.4
1994 563 37.6 15.0 62.5
1995 635 0.0 0.0 68.5
1996 635 0.0 0.0 68.5
1997 628 46.5 13.5 69.3
1998 660 n/a 0.0 76.5
1999 616 53.5 11.5 72.7
2000 586 45.7 12.8 78.3
2001 559 41.8 13.4 78.5
2002 561 42.2 13.3 76.8
2003 561 42.2 13.3 76.8
2004 425 34.3 12.4 71.5
2005 382 23.9 16.0 74.9
2006 379 19.9 19.0 74.1
2007 384 24.5 15.7 72.9
2008 416 21.4 19.4 73.1
2009 376 20.9 18.0 67.6
2010 439 24.9 17.5 66.3
2011 600 39.2 15.2 64.7
2012 642 40.4 15.8 62.6
2013 766 44.1 17.3 62.5
2014 782 43.5 17.9 62.8
2015 789 50.0 15.7 62.1
2016 816 53.0 15.3 62.9
2017 898 53.6 16.7 62.2
2018 971 61.8 15.6 61.1
2019 970 52.9 18.3 56.7
2020 949 54.1 17.5 53.1
2021 933 24.6 37.8 53.6
2022 786 39.0 20.1 31.6
2023 738 26.8 27.5 37.7

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 Sanford Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 804 47.9 16.7 48.9
1989 804 48.0 16.7 52.7
1990 663 47.4 13.9 49.3
1991 656 42.4 15.4 57
1992 695 46.2 15.0 54.5
1993 606 44.2 13.7 62.4
1994 563 37.6 15.0 62.5
1995 635 0.0 0.0 68.5
1996 635 0.0 0.0 68.5
1997 628 46.5 13.5 69.3
1998 660 n/a 0.0 76.5
1999 616 53.5 11.5 72.7
2000 586 45.7 12.8 78.3
2001 559 41.8 13.4 78.5
2002 561 42.2 13.3 76.8
2003 561 42.2 13.3 76.8
2004 425 34.3 12.4 71.5
2005 382 23.9 16.0 74.9
2006 379 19.9 19.0 74.1
2007 384 24.5 15.7 72.9
2008 416 21.4 19.4 73.1
2009 376 20.9 18.0 67.6
2010 439 24.9 17.5 66.3
2011 600 39.2 15.2 64.7
2012 642 40.4 15.8 62.6
2013 766 44.1 17.3 62.5
2014 782 43.5 17.9 62.8
2015 789 50.0 15.7 62.1
2016 816 53.0 15.3 62.9
2017 898 53.6 16.7 62.2
2018 971 61.8 15.6 61.1
2019 970 52.9 18.3 56.7
2020 949 54.1 17.5 53.1
2021 933 24.6 37.8 53.6
2022 786 39.0 20.1 31.6
2023 738 26.8 27.5 37.7

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 Sanford Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,027

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanford Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 357th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 144th of 529 Middle schools
 39.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Sanford Middle)38.639.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)3730.7
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Sanford Middle)5752.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)48.341.1
 7.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Sanford Middle)40.140
 0.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)40.329.2
 11.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Sanford Middle)53.254
 0.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)46.636.3
 10.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Sanford Middle)30.743.5
 12.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)41.129.8
 11.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Sanford Middle)44.446.6
 2.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)45.336.6
 8.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Sanford Middle)34.639.6
 4.9%
   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 Students970738
 23.9%
African American250104
 58.4%
American Indian7064
 8.6%
Asian2918
 37.9%
Hispanic18474
 59.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White393421
 7.1%
Two or More Races4357
 32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%37.7%
 19%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanford Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 738 students attended Sanford Middle.

Students who attend Sanford Middle usually go on to attend Roosevelt High - SWS

Sanford Middle ranks 158th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sanford Middle are 57% White, 14% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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