ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

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.
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

Student Demographics for ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Demographic Student Count
White1,077
Hispanic103
Black241
Asian93
Two or More149
American Indian15
  • White
    1,077 (64.2 %)
  • Black
    241 (14.4 %)
  • Two or More
    149 (8.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    103 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    93 (5.5 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6518
Grade 7564
Grade 8596
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female85751.1%
Male82148.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)