ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
1,678 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
1,678
Total Students
99.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,077 |
| Hispanic | 103 |
| Black | 241 |
| Asian | 93 |
| Two or More | 149 |
| American Indian | 15 |
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White1,077 (64.2 %)
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Black241 (14.4 %)
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Two or More149 (8.9 %)
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Hispanic103 (6.1 %)
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Asian93 (5.5 %)
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American Indian15 (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: | Anoka-Hennepin School District |
| Phone: | (763)506-5000 |
| Website: | http://www.ahschools.us/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,678 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 99.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 524 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 122 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
518
Grade 7
564
Grade 8
596
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 518 |
| Grade 7 | 564 |
| Grade 8 | 596 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 857 | 51.1% |
| Male | 821 | 48.9% |
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