Aurora Middle School vs Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Middle School
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
180 students
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
167 students
| Measure | Aurora Middle School Minneapolis, Minnesota | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 266 | #252 of 266 |
| National rank | #13406 of 15,369 | #13209 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 180 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 33.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 22.0).
- •Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 83.3%).
- •Aurora Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 33.4).
- •Aurora Middle School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 167.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora Middle School better than Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm ranks higher (23.1 vs 22.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aurora Middle School and Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Middle School: 180. Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Middle School and Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm rank in Minnesota?
Aurora Middle School is 254th of 266 and Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is 252nd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).