SANFORD MIDDLE

3524 42ND AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55406

About SANFORD MIDDLE

Sanford Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that serves students in grades 6 through 8. There are about 705 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 18:1. This helps keep classrooms organized and gives students access to help with their lessons. Sanford Middle follows district and state guidelines for a standards-based curriculum. The focus is on core academic subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The school also offers extra help and opportunities for students to learn in different ways. The students at Sanford Middle come from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, with a high percentage coming from minority groups. According to U.S. News, 41% of students did well enough in math to be considered proficient, while 55% did well enough in reading to be considered proficient. This shows that literacy outcomes were better. Sanford Middle is part of the Minneapolis Public Schools system, which means it gets money and resources from the district to help with academic programs, student services, and professional development. Overall, Sanford Middle does a good job of teaching reading and making sure that all students are included. There are also many ways to improve academic performance in all subjects.

Contact Information

Address

3524 42ND AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55406

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Phone

(612) 668-4900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 55% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
705
Total Students
$60944
Avg. Teacher Salary

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at SANFORD MIDDLE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

168

of 192 in Minnesota

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 59.86%
Asian 1.99%
Hispanic 10.92%
Black 11.91%
Two+ Races 8.37%
Native Am. 6.95%
White
59.86%
Asian
1.99%
Hispanic
10.92%
Black
11.91%
Two+ Races
8.37%
Native Am.
6.95%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 705
46.1%
325 Female
53.9%
380 Male

Student Population

705 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

235 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Students from Sanford Middle School recently earned top honors in the Minnesota National History Day competition, earning awards for outstanding research projects. One student won first place in the Junior Paper division, and other student teams from Sanford placed in top spots with group documentaries and individual performances

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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