Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Andersen Community 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 was 7% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
57%
12%
Black
31%
12%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Andersen Community?
747 students attend Andersen Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Andersen Community students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andersen Community?
Andersen Community has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Andersen Community offer ?
Andersen Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Andersen Community part of?
Andersen Community is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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