SANFORD MIDDLE

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

738 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sanford Middle School, located in the Standish neighborhood of South Minneapolis, serves a diverse student body within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment, offering a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success. With a focus on social-emotional learning and community engagement, Sanford strives to balance rigorous academic standards with the developmental needs of adolescents.

The school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, providing students with various opportunities to explore interests in arts, athletics, and technology. As part of the broader Minneapolis school system, Sanford leverages city-wide resources to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in the specific programs, mission, or enrollment details for Sanford Middle School can find more information on the district's official website at [http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/](http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/).

738

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

27.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANFORD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	74
Black	104
Asian	18
Two or More	57
American Indian	64

White
421 (57.0 %)
Black
104 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
74 (10.0 %)
American Indian
64 (8.7 %)
Two or More
57 (7.7 %)
Asian
18 (2.4 %)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-4900
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 249

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 253