FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE

701 MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55120

friendlyhills.isd197.org/

785 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Friendly Hills Middle School, located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, is part of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area School District (ISD 197). Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is known for its focus on providing a supportive and challenging learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-rounded as they navigate their middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Friendly Hills emphasizes community engagement and a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. The school offers various activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong connections with their peers and staff. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Friendly Hills Middle School strives to foster a collaborative culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

785

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	192
Black	100
Asian	31
Two or More	67
American Indian	7

White
388 (49.4%)
Hispanic
192 (24.5%)
Black
100 (12.7%)
Two or More
67 (8.5%)
Asian
31 (3.9%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)

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:	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Phone:	(651)403-7601
Website:	http://friendlyhills.isd197.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 5 179

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 202