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Andersen United Middle School

Address: 1098 Andersen Lane

Grades: 6-8

Principal: Ray Aponte

Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Phone: 612-668-4200

Fax: 612-668-4210

Email: Ray.Aponte@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: andersen.mpschools.org

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Andersen United Middle School lays a strong foundation for the future

Located in the heart of the vibrant South Central Minneapolis Phillips neighborhood, Andersen United Middle School is home to a comprehensive middle school and the Dual Language Middle School program. Students at Andersen Middle School will help shape the way the school reflects, exemplifies and honors the culture and fabric of its community. Students in Andersen’s Dual Language program will continue their journey to proficiency in both Spanish and English with instruction in both languages. Andersen supports student growth by creating welcoming classrooms rich with high expectations and focusing on the school’s four core values: belonging, inclusion, anti-racism and future-readiness. An Andersen education propels students forward to find success in high school and beyond by integrating our four core values of belonging, inclusion, anti-racism & future ready. 

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate school, Andersen began the process in SY 2021-22 to become an authorized MYP school. This process takes an average of 5 years. During this time, MYP practices will be implemented slowly and authentically to provide students with exposure to an MYP education.

 
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Highlights
WE OFFER
  • Diverse population reflected in programming
  • Offers dual language bilingual Spanish program
  • Advanced instruction, including Telescoped Math
  • On-site dental, mental health and other services
  • Spanish world language classes
  • Instrumental music and choir
  • Visual arts
  • Health
  • Advisory
  • Americorps partner
  • Upstream Arts partner
  • Project Success partner
  • Special education learning disability, autism and emotional/behavioral programming
  • Specializing in Newcomer and EL programming
  • After-school activities
  • Middle school athletics

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:

  • ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
  • DCD (Developmental Cognitive Disabilities)
  • EBD (Emotional/Behavioral Disorders)
  • SB (School Based)
ATTENDANCE AREA HIGH SCHOOL: South High School 
 
TRANSPORTATION: D1, D2, D3, D4
Minnesota Report Card Data

The Minnesota Report Card is a tool to help inform families and communities about their schools so they can make important decisions and meaningfully engage with schools and educators. However, Minnesota Report Card data only provides a partial snapshot of what the experience may be like at any given school. MPS recommends connecting directly with school leaders and communities through school tours, open houses and other events to gain a fuller understanding of how our schools support students and families.

Minnesota Report Card: Andersen United Middle School

Demographics
Student Race School District
Native American 6% 5%
African American 36% 35%
Asian American 3% 5%
Hispanic American 28% 14%
White American 27% 41%
Students School District
Receive ELL Services 24% 17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch 64% 48%
Receive Special Education Services 14% 15%
Pathway Schools
Community

South High School

3131 19th Avenue South
Grades: 9-12
Students: 9-12
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English : 612.668.1840
Español: 612.668.3700
Soomaali: 612.668.3700
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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us

1250 W. Broadway Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Ph: 612.668.1840
Fax: 612.668.1841

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