ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District school district, located in ANOKA, MN with about 1,840 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 79 teachers, ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (AMSA) is a specialized public school located in Anoka, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, the school is distinguished by its unique curricular focus on the arts, integrating music, theater, dance, and visual arts into the daily academic experience. By blending traditional core subjects with intensive arts programming, the school aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills in its student body, preparing them for both high school and future creative pursuits.

The school operates across two campuses—the Fred Moore campus and the Washington campus—which allows it to accommodate a diverse student population while maintaining a focused learning environment. Beyond its specialized arts curriculum, AMSA offers a robust range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, academic clubs, and performance ensembles. With its commitment to high academic standards and artistic exploration, ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS provides a comprehensive educational experience designed to support the personal and intellectual development of its middle school students.

For more information, contact ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS at (763) 506-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.