Fridley Middle

694 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Fridley Middle School, located at 6100 W Moore Lake Drive in Fridley, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Fridley Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. This framework focuses on fostering a global mindset, encouraging students to make connections between their classroom studies and the real world, and promoting critical thinking skills within a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

The school is characterized by its student-centered approach, aiming to prepare adolescents for the academic and social rigors of high school. Beyond the core curriculum, Fridley Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to address the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers. By emphasizing personal growth, community involvement, and academic excellence, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in an increasingly interconnected global society.

694

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fridley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	151
Black	239
Asian	57
Two or More	81
American Indian	11

Black
239 (34.4%)
White
155 (22.3%)
Hispanic
151 (21.8%)
Two or More
81 (11.7%)
Asian
57 (8.2%)
American Indian
11 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fridley Public School District
Phone:	(763)502-5400
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 171

Grade 6 188

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 172