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Plymouth Middle School vs. Sandburg Middle School

Should you attend Plymouth Middle School or Sandburg Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Plymouth Middle School
10011 36th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Sandburg Middle School
2400 Sandburg Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55427
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Plymouth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Sandburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 789 students in grades 6-8, Plymouth Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 331 students in grades 6-8, Sandburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
789 students
331 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plymouth Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plymouth Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandburg Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plymouth Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1321 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1527 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plymouth Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandburg Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plymouth Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plymouth Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plymouth Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Plymouth Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sandburg Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
259
100
Grade 7 Students
256
111
Grade 8 Students
274
120

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plymouth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plymouth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plymouth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Robbinsdale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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