Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm vs Howe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
167 students
Howe Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
230 students
| Measure | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm Minneapolis, Minnesota | Howe Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #252 of 266 | #167 of 923 |
| National rank | #13209 of 15,369 | #5130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 167 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 33.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 23.1).
- •Howe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 80.8%).
- •Howe Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 33.4).
- •Howe Elementary is the larger school with 230 students compared with 167.
- •Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is a charter school while Howe Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm better than Howe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howe Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 23.1 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 Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm and Howe Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm: 167. Howe Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm and Howe Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is 252nd of 266 and Howe Elementary is 167th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).