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Anthony Middle

Public Grades 6-8

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 546 Minnesota Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Minnesota middle schools

Summary

Anthony Middle is a grades 6–8 middle school in Minneapolis serving 727 students, and it stands out as a major bright spot within the Minneapolis Public School District — a district ranked 310th of 458 in Minnesota (32nd percentile, 2 stars), while Anthony Middle itself ranks 30th of 546 schools (95th percentile, 5 stars). That gap between school and district is the single most striking thing in the data, and it has held for years: Anthony has earned 4 or 5 stars every year since 2020–2021.

Math and reading are the school's core strengths. In 2025–2026, 60.5% of students were proficient in math and 67.9% in reading — roughly 16 and 19 points above the state, and 23 and 26 points above the district. Sixth-grade reading reached 76.2%. Science is the weaker spot at 23.7%, and it has slipped from 45.29% in 2023–2024. Compared with nearby schools, Anthony beats Justice Page Middle in math and reading, is far ahead of Richfield Middle in every subject, and outperforms the nearby charter schools. Only Edina's Valley View Middle and South View Middle rank higher and outscore Anthony in all subjects, especially science.

Context is worth noting: about 24.9% of Anthony students qualify for free or reduced lunch, more than Edina's schools but far less than several nearby charters, and the school's student/teacher ratio (19.7) is higher than Edina's yet still produces strong results. Results are very strong for some student groups and uneven for others in the latest year, so it's worth asking the school how it supports every learner. Overall, Anthony offers excellent math and reading, a science area to watch, and a proven track record.

727

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,680

Per pupil spending ?

24.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419-8888

(612) 668-3240

District: Minneapolis Public School District

Students who attend Anthony Middle usually attend:

High:

Southwest High - SWS

Feeder schools for Anthony Middle:

Elementary:	Armatage Elementary
	Kenny Elementary
	Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
	Windom Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

9.6%

African American:

8.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Minnesota average (59% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Minnesota middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg37%

Minnesota avg43%

30^th of 546

Minnesota public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 5% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7Middle Schools in the Minneapolis Public School District

310^th of 458Minneapolis Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	90.7	30 of 546	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	91.9	24 of 519	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	86.8	43 of 545	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	25 of 529	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	88.6	31 of 520	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	71.2	118 of 521	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	67.9	154 of 533	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	134 of 518	74.1%	★★★★☆
2017	65.5	173 of 523	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	70.6	131 of 508	74.2%	★★★★☆
2015	69.1	140 of 516	72.9%	★★★★☆
2014	71.8	118 of 490	75.9%	★★★★☆
2013	73.7	103 of 488	78.9%	★★★★☆
2012	64.0	177 of 469	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	76.4	84 of 478	82.4%	★★★★☆
2010	72.8	96 of 454	78.9%	★★★★☆
2009	71.7	55 of 230	76.1%	★★★★☆
2008	68.9	119 of 409	70.9%	★★★★☆
2007	73.0	84 of 403	79.2%	★★★★☆
2006	65.9	140 of 406	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	61.2	188 of 396	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	54.7	215 of 387	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	25.2	143 of 185	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	44.7	97 of 169	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.8	70 of 179	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.4	54 of 164	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.2	72 of 162	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.4	86 of 141	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.0	72 of 148	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.3	76 of 137	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	66.2	37 of 116	68.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	29.0	145 of 170	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	72.9	11 of 153	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	48.5	54 of 158	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.0	11 of 102	89.2%	★★★★★
2019	72.9	14 of 120	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	33.0	80 of 109	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	90.6	22 of 467	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	93.3	12 of 450	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	19 of 474	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	21 of 455	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	85.5	35 of 467	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	60.4	145 of 443	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.4	140 of 439	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.3	131 of 436	70.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	46.2	92 of 195	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.5	50 of 175	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	53.4	71 of 186	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.7	33 of 178	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	61.7	55 of 188	70.7%	★★★★☆
2021	64.5	38 of 156	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	67.6	38 of 171	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	63.7	38 of 163	76.7%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	56.4	10 of 30	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	217 of 458	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.8	106 of 432	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	59.8	153 of 473	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	121 of 459	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	42.4	236 of 404	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.1	116 of 399	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	36.2	289 of 415	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.7	264 of 401	34.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	37 of 483	92.3%	★★★★★
2025	86.4	35 of 452	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	75.5	81 of 479	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	86.6	37 of 464	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	87.1	33 of 476	93.1%	★★★★★
2021	74.6	88 of 437	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	155 of 454	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.7	129 of 438	70.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	62.3	39 of 124	68.5%	★★★★☆
2025	62.0	42 of 113	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.6	21 of 116	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	20 of 107	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.3	20 of 131	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	40.9	60 of 97	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	40 of 296	86.5%	★★★★☆
2025	94.7	7 of 265	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	82.9	25 of 307	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	63.4	80 of 298	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	46.4	147 of 288	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.6	61 of 260	76.5%	★★★★☆
2019	68.2	61 of 282	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	55.9	102 of 253	59.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	92.7	16 of 435	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	93.9	12 of 415	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	29 of 440	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	20 of 436	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	25 of 438	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	80.8	47 of 422	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	37 of 428	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	90.7	15 of 428	96.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)96th percentile~ school

Female (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)86th percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)69th percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2023)68th percentile-27 vs school

Homeless (2024)67th percentile-25 vs school

Hispanic (2026)53rd percentile-42 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)53rd percentile-42 vs school

African American (2026)23rd percentile-72 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)15th percentile-80 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2025-2026) ?

Reading68%+19 vs state

Math60%+16 vs state

Science24%~ state avg

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by a parent
Thursday, April 7, 2016

This school is awful. Please do not send your kids here. Teachers and administrators knowing violate state law.

Each school district shall have a procedure for a parent, guardian, or an adult student, 18 years of age or older, to review the content of the instructional materials to be provided to a minor child or to an adult student and, if the parent, guardian, or adult student objects to the content, to make reasonable arrangements with school personnel for alternative instruction. ... School personnel may not impose an academic or other penalty upon a student merely for arranging alternative instruction under this section. [Minnesota Statutes 120B.20] Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2012

I am extremely disappointed in AMS. The communication about any/everything happening at the school is non-existent. The majority of my child's teachers have been callous and uninterested in helping reach goals and overcome hurdles. I fault the administration for building a community that is only interested in some of their student's well being and achievement. My child's self-confidence and interest in learning has decreased dramatically in one academic year; I am heartbroken and disappointed. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, April 2, 2012

I teach at Anthony and have taught there since 2003. It is an amazing school with outstanding leadership. We are currently going through the authorization process to become an IB (international baccalaureate) school. Amazing things are happening at Anthony every day. The teachers strive to deliver a rigorous curriculum and do many things to strengthen our school community and foster togetherness. It is a place where the students WANT to be. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

I had REALLY high hopes for this school! My daughter and I picked it because we had heard great things about it, we visited it and it seemed to have a lot to offer, great sports and other extra curriculars. Well, if you are looking for a school where a 6th grader can jump into all the action DO NOT pick this school. It has HORRIBLE communication, so if you're not on the PTA or otherwise actively involved, because you have work and other things that you need to do, don't expect to be kept in the loop about anything. Also, we were told almost immediately after the start of the school year that it would be a waste of my daughter's time to even try out for volleyball, as most 6th graders don't make it. Drama Club - nope - they didn't have auditions or anything it was just random, some kids who wanted in got in and some, like my daughter didn't. So far she has wanted to do volleyball, drama club and softball and hasn't gotten to do any. There has been NO communciation about when practices or tryouts are for any sports. Nothing. A total disappointment!!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCA-IV Reading (2026)					MCA-IV Science (2026)			MCA-III Math (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-IV Reading 5th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 6th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 7th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 8th Grade	MCA-IV Reading All Grades	MCA-IV Science 5th Grade	MCA-IV Science 8th Grade	MCA-IV Science All Grades	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	Total
Anthony Middle	Public	6-8	5757 Irving Ave S	Minneapolis	55419	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3240	727	37	19.7	24.9%	512 (70.4%)	62 (8.5%)	70 (9.6%)	16 (2.2%)	10 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	54 (7.4%)	90.7	30^th of 546 public middle schools	94.5%		91.9	24^th of 519 public middle schools	95.4%	6		76.2	61.7	64.4	67.9		23.7	23.7		62.4	61.7	57.1	60.5	$11,680
Justice Page Middle	Public	6-8	1 West 49th St	Minneapolis	55419	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4040	1,020	47	21.8	35.7%	554 (54.3%)	130 (12.7%)	199 (19.5%)	22 (2.2%)	21 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (9.1%)	85.3	50^th of 546 public middle schools	90.8%		76.1	95^th of 519 public middle schools	81.7%	45		67.3	61.8	60.1	63.4		25.5	25.5		51.0	58.1	46.4	52.2	$12,710
Richfield Middle	Public	6-8	7461 Oliver Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Richfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 798-6400	808	69	11.7	57.7%	232 (28.7%)	116 (14.4%)	366 (45.3%)	26 (3.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.7%)	43.3	318^th of 546 public middle schools	41.8%		35.1	364^th of 519 public middle schools	29.9%	46		43.0	34.7	46.2	41.7		11.7	11.7		27.8	27.9	34.4	30.3	$14,959
South View Middle	Public	6-8	4725 S View Ln	Edina	55424	Hennepin County	Edina Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 848-3700	1,021	57	17.8	18.0%	703 (68.9%)	79 (7.7%)	95 (9.3%)	81 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.1%)	97	12^th of 546 public middle schools	97.8%		96.3	11^th of 519 public middle schools	97.9%	1		80.5	72.5	77.1	76.7		40.5	40.5		69.3	64.1	66.5	66.6	$15,256
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1401 W 76th St	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Seven Hills Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 314-7602	313	34	9.2	35.1%	130 (41.5%)	67 (21.4%)	47 (15.0%)	38 (12.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.6%)	83.6	57^th of 546 public middle schools	89.6%		78.7	86^th of 519 public middle schools	83.4%	29		66.9	62.8	78.7	68.9		24.7	24.7		43.2	43.0	56.5	46.9	$14,342
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus	Public, Charter	5-8	1001 E 46th St	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Hennepin Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 843-5050	207	13	15.8	96.1%	1 (0.5%)	154 (74.4%)	37 (17.9%)	15 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.3	448^th of 546 public middle schools	17.9%		22.5	420^th of 519 public middle schools	19.1%	28	37.1	18.9	9.8	37.8	25.3	16.7	10.9	13.4	36.1	13.2	17.1	28.3	22.7	$20,100
Venture Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	315 27th Ave SE	Minneapolis	55414	Hennepin County	Venture Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 345-9040	90	13	7.1	100.0%	2 (2.2%)	27 (30.0%)	51 (56.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	3.6	545^th of 546 public middle schools	0.2%		2.9	517^th of 519 public middle schools	0.4%	28		18.2	0.0	2.9	5.1		0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop	Public, Charter	6-8	4640 17th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Hiawatha Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 455-4044	438	23	19.4	91.3%	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.5%)	405 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	6.5	525^th of 546 public middle schools	3.8%		9.9	483^rd of 519 public middle schools	6.9%	42		15.5	8.8	14.2	12.8		4.0	4.0		7.8	2.4	4.7	4.9	$25,560
Success Academy Bloomington Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	8201 Park Ave S	Bloomington	55420	Hennepin County	Success Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 876-3050	63	4	18.0	90.5%	0 (0.0%)	62 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.7	408^th of 546 public middle schools	25.3%		33	374^th of 519 public middle schools	27.9%	34		42.9	30.4	40.9	37.9		13.0	13.0		10.0	13.0	17.4	13.6
Valley View Middle	Public	6-8	6750 Valley View Rd	Edina	55439	Hennepin County	Edina Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 848-3500	1,003	59	16.9	15.9%	704 (70.2%)	86 (8.6%)	68 (6.8%)	73 (7.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.8%)	97.7	5^th of 546 public middle schools	99.1%		97.1	9^th of 519 public middle schools	98.3%	4		80.9	76.1	81.1	79.4		35.3	35.3		69.4	72.0	67.9	69.8	$13,314

Frequently Asked Questions about Anthony Middle

How many students attend Anthony Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 727 students attended Anthony Middle.

What high school do graduates of Anthony Middle attend?

Students who attend Anthony Middle usually go on to attend Southwest High - SWS

What is the racial makeup of Anthony Middle?

Students at Anthony Middle are 70% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Anthony Middle a good school?

Yes. Anthony Middle ranks in the top 5.5% of Minnesota middle schools.

What district is Anthony Middle in?

Minneapolis Public School District

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