Span Middle School serves 138 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
78%
12%
White
16%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Span Middle School?
138 students attend Span Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Span Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Span Middle School?
Span Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Span Middle School offer ?
Span Middle School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Span Middle School part of?
Span Middle School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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