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Sanford Middle School vs. Dowling Elementary School

Should you attend Sanford Middle School or Dowling Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Sanford Middle School
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Dowling Elementary School
3900 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Sanford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Dowling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Sanford Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dowling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
705 students
315 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sanford Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dowling Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sanford Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dowling Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sanford Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dowling Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dowling Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#805 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#286 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sanford Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dowling Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dowling Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dowling Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dowling Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sanford Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dowling Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
69
Grade 1 Students
-
61
Grade 2 Students
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50
Grade 3 Students
-
52
Grade 4 Students
-
56
Grade 5 Students
-
27
Grade 6 Students
240
-
Grade 7 Students
234
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Grade 8 Students
231
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sanford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dowling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sanford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dowling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sanford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dowling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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