Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm vs Sanford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 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
Sanford Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm Minneapolis, Minnesota | Sanford Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 266 | #191 of 266 |
| National rank | #13209 of 15,369 | #7090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 167 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 33.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 23.1).
- •Sanford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 80.8%).
- •Sanford Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 33.4).
- •Sanford Middle is the larger school with 728 students compared with 167.
- •Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is a charter school while Sanford Middle 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 Sanford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford Middle ranks higher (52.5 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 Sanford Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm: 167. Sanford Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm and Sanford Middle rank in Minnesota?
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is 252nd of 266 and Sanford Middle is 191st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).